Technical File Preparation for Korea KFDA Submissions

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Medical devices are separated into four classes of increasing risk in Korea: Class I, II, III and IV. Class II, III and IV devices require the preparation of a Technical File that will be submitted as part of the medical device registration with the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA).

Types of medical device Technical Files in Korea

Class II and some Class III medical devices require the preparation of a General Technical File. This is a document that contains information about the medical device design, materials, intended use, manufacturing methods and so on. The Korean General Technical File is similar to a European Technical File or US FDA 510(k) submission.

Many Class III and all Class IV medical devices require the preparation of a Safety and Effectiveness Review (SER) Technical File. This is a very comprehensive type of submission that is quite similar to a European Design Dossier or US FDA PMA submission. SER Technical Files require the submission of clinical data as well.

Emergo Group can prepare your KFDA Technical File

Our experienced team in Seoul has been assisting medical device and IVD companies with KFDA submissions and Technical File preparation for many years. Our services include:

Classification determination
Assembling and reviewing existing technical documentation prepared for the medical device
Determination of appropriate Type Testing to satisfy KFDA requirements
Preparation of the General or SER Technical File
Translation of documentation into Korean
Filing with KFDA

We also assist companies without a physical location in South Korea with Third Party License Holder representation, acting as the primary liaison with the KFDA and coordinating and maintaining the registration of medical devices. If you do not have a quality system that conforms to Korea Good Manufacturing Practice (KGMP), we can assist with that as well.