For Class B medical device registration with the Vietnam Ministry of Health (MOH), one of the key components of the application is the technical documentation, which provides detailed information about the product's design, performance, safety, and intended use.
This technical file must comply with the requirements set out in Decree 98/2021/ND-CP and supporting circulars (e.g., Circular 05/2022/TT-BYT).
Here’s what the technical dossier should typically include:
General description of the device
Intended use or indication
Target user (e.g., healthcare professionals, patients)
Operating principles
Model/variant names and numbers
Key technical features and performance parameters
Materials and components (especially those in contact with the body)
Diagrams or photos (optional but helpful)
Description of the design and manufacturing process
Quality control procedures
Manufacturing site(s) and responsibilities
Summary of the risk analysis in accordance with ISO 14971
Description of measures taken to mitigate risks
Risk/benefit assessment
Performance test results (clinical or non-clinical as applicable)
Biocompatibility, electrical safety, EMC, sterilization, etc., if relevant
Clinical evidence (if required for your device type)
✅ Note: Not all Class B devices need clinical trials or data, but basic safety and performance testing is expected.
Labels in Vietnamese and original language
Product box/package label
Symbols and caution statements used on labeling
Must include:
Device description and intended use
Usage instructions
Contraindications and warnings
Storage and handling
AR contact info in Vietnam
Name and address of manufacturer
Contact details
ISO 13485 certificate
| Item | Language |
|---|---|
| Labels & IFU | Must be in Vietnamese |
| Technical file | English is acceptable, but summary sections should be translated |
| Certificates (ISO, FSC, LOA) | Must be translated into Vietnamese and legalized if foreign |
CE certificate, FDA approval, or other market authorizations
Classification result from a licensed Vietnamese agency
| Section | Required? |
|---|---|
| Device description & intended use | ✅ |
| Technical specifications | ✅ |
| Manufacturing and design info | ✅ |
| Risk management summary | ✅ |
| Test/performance data | ✅ (as applicable) |
| Label and IFU (Vietnamese) | ✅ |
| Manufacturer & ISO 13485 info | ✅ |
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