REGULATORY UPDATE | Determination of the list and issuance of the circulation number of medical devices for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in urgent cases On August 1, 2010, this entry was published.‎

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has released circular no. 06/2022/TT-BYT which contains the determination of the list and issuance of the circulation number of medical devices for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in urgent cases. In article 1, there is a list of medical equipment for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in urgent cases. PCR machines, chemicals (bio-products) running PCR machines for testing for SARS-CoV-2., Rapid antigen/antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2., High-function ventilators, intrusive and non-intrusive, non-intrusive ventilator, high flow oxygen machine, portable ventilator, continuous dialysis machine, portable X-ray machine, blood gas detector (measured electrolytes, lactate, hematocrit), patient monitor 5 parameters, electric syringe, infusion pump, pacemaker, coagulation timer, and hemodynamic meter.

In order to prevent and control COVID-19 in urgent cases, it is necessary to complete a registration certificate for the circulation of medical devices C and D. This circular is effective from August 1, 2022. Issuance of circulation numbers and imports of medical devices for COVID-19 prevention and control activities in cases of urgent cases ends from the date this Circular Letter is issued.