SAMD

Software as a Medical
Device, Demystified

In the UAE, software with a medical purpose is regulated as a medical device, now under the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) following its takeover from MOHAP. Classification follows a risk-based A to D system, and registration leans heavily on recognising prior CE or FDA approvals.

At Taylored Consultancy Ltd, we make software compliance clear and stress-free. We help you classify, leverage existing approvals, and register your software so it meets UAE requirements without unnecessary delays.

Clearing the path to market -
regulatory and quality expertise that gets your software safe, compliant, and ready for market.

Client healthcare and skincare products with a stethoscope

What We Do

Qualification & Classification

We confirm whether your software is a medical device and determine its risk class (A to D) under the UAE's IMDRF-aligned system.

Registration Strategy

We map out the most efficient route, making the most of existing CE marking or FDA clearance that the UAE recognises.

Software Lifecycle & Technical File

We help you assemble software lifecycle documentation (IEC 62304) and a registration-ready technical file.

Risk Management (ISO 14971)

We build your risk management file, including software and AI/ML-specific risks.

Label & Instructions Review

We review your labelling and instructions for use to meet UAE Arabic and English requirements.

Product Registration

We handle registration through the EDE / MOHAP portal so your software is correctly listed.

Local Authorised Representative (LAR) Services

Overseas manufacturers need a UAE-licensed Local Authorised Representative. We help you put the right arrangement in place.

QMS Creation (ISO 13485)

We help you implement a QMS to ISO 13485, required for UAE registration.

No Drama, Just Compliance That Works

Regulations can feel like a headache, but they don't have to be. We make sure you're covered, compliant, and ready to sell - without unnecessary delays or legal pitfalls.

Areas of Expertise

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