Revised Technical Specifications on Medical Equipment In March 2011, India’s Ministry of He

Revised Technical Specifications on Medical Equipment

In March 2011, India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a revised Compendium for Technical Specifications for the procurement of medical equipment in hospitals and other medical institutions. First launched in October 2006, the compendium was designed to improve transparency and create standardization in procuring healthcare equipment. The compendium was revised after technological advancements and available medical products for the hospital industry were taken into consideration.

The technical specifications for medical equipment in the revised 2011 compendium encompass a wide range of medical areas including neurology, cardiology, dermatology, radiology and ophthalmology, among others. The compendium serves as a useful guide for medical device companies that want to expand their businesses into India, but are unfamiliar with the latest device/equipment specifications. The revised 2011 compendium is valid until March 31, 2013.