Mexico Recognizes Equivalence With US and Canadian Devices

Devices already approved in Canada and the U.S. will have easier access to the Mexican market thanks to an agreement with Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS). “The intent of the agreement is to expedite access to safe and effective medical devices for Mexican citizens,” device consulting firm Emergo Group says. “Since a considerable number of medical devices sold in Mexico are authorized in the U.S. and Canada and the safety standards of these countries are recognized to be equivalent … COFEPRIS will recognize authorization in these countries as sufficient proof of safety and efficiency.”
International Medical Device Regulatory Monitor