From medical device development to regulatory approval and market entry in Japan.

MK Consulting specializes in medical device regulatory affairs. We help with application strategy and PMDA consultations, dossier preparation, and responses to questions during regulatory review.

Our services also cover Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) preparation, QMS and reimbursement. In GI endoscopy and biliary-pancreatic devices, we draw on experience spanning product development through commercialization.

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Main services

Regulatory Strategy & PMDA Consultation Support

We review the Japanese generic device name, classification, and differences from existing devices and organize the application pathway, testing and clinical evaluation approach, and consultation questions for PMDA or a Registered Certification Body.

Approval, Certification & Marketing Notification Support

Based on the application strategy and current documents, we support preparation of application forms and technical documents, submission readiness, and review responses. Reviews of work in progress and support for selected tasks are also available.

Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) Preparation Support

Using literature, overseas clinical data, and existing test results where appropriate, we support the clinical evaluation approach and CER preparation in alignment with the full Japanese application dossier.

QMS & Business Licensing Support

We support preparations for QMS conformity assessment, Marketing Authorization Holder licensing, manufacturer registration, and foreign manufacturer registration according to the product and business structure.

GI Endoscopy & Biliary-Pancreatic Devices

We support development and improvement focused on plastic stents, consultations on patent applications, and regulatory work for GI endoscopy and biliary-pancreatic devices.

Support at each stage

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Unsure which Japanese regulatory procedure applies

Based on product information, we review the Japanese generic device name, JMDN code, classification, and the existence of a certification standard, then consider whether approval, certification, or marketing notification may apply. Where needed, we also organize questions for PMDA or a Registered Certification Body.

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Want to use overseas documents for Japanese regulatory work

We review approval and marketing status outside Japan, technical documents, and test results, and distinguish documents that may be used in Japan from additional actions that may be required.

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Need PMDA consultation materials, a CER, or application documents

We support preparation of PMDA consultation materials, Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), and application documents, as well as responses to review questions and preparation for QMS conformity assessment.

Strengths of MK Consulting

Beyond explaining the rules, we organize the regulatory issues, required documents, and priorities in concrete terms according to the product characteristics and business plan.

  • Support grounded in practical medical device regulatory work
  • Clinical evaluation using existing data where appropriate
  • Practical experience in GI endoscopy and biliary-pancreatic devices

Consult us even before the application strategy is fixed

We review the product overview and current progress and explain the regulatory procedures, documents to prepare, and next matters to consider.

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