Guideline / Date of Publishing: 22/06/2021
Affected region:  KSA

Guide to the requirements for storage, transportation, and handling of medical devices and products

The purpose of this guide is to clarify the requirements for storage, transportation, and handling of medical devices and supplies.

This guide applies to establishments (importers, distributors, and local manufacturers that engage in distribution activities and authorized representatives of manufacturers that engage in supply or distribution activities) and those involved in storage and/or transportation and/or handling of medical devices and supplies within the Kingdom.

This guide is not applicable to health care providers while the “Guideline for Storage, Transport, and Handling of Medical Devices and Supplies for Health Care Providers (G17-MDS)" makes recommendations to health care providers on appropriate methods for the storage, transportation, and handling of medical devices and supplies to ensure their safety, efficiency, quality, and performance for purpose. for which it was made.