Definition

Implantable medical device (IMD) is defined as the one that placed inside a human body during any medical intervention or surgical procedure, whether temporarily or permanently, for example: pacemakers, implantable insulin pumps, hip implants implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs), coronary stents, intraocular lenses, screws and plates of orthopaedics, and breast implants ... etc.

Some implantable medical devices may be battery-powered, such as a pacemaker.

There are two pathways for registration, depending on whether the application is for a device model in existing use or a new procurement:

• 1. For existing medical implants: All healthcare facilities in Qatar using implantable medical devices are required to send a list of all implants currently administered in the facility to the IMD committee for official approval via Implanted Medical Devices Committee: implantedmdcommittee@moph.gov.qa.

• 2. For new medical implants (not in the list of existing IMDs): A manual application must be sent to the IMD committee for approval for procurement, and must be submitted to MoPH Ground Floor office No. 28 or 29, the manual application consisting of the followings: