Medical device makers urge Centre to reconsider approvals for refurbished imports

Key Points

1. Indian medical device manufacturers are urging the government to reconsider approvals for importing refurbished medical devices.
2. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has a ban on the import of refurbished medical equipment.
3. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has permitted the import of refurbished medical devices.
4. Patient Safety and Access Initiative of India Foundation has filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court against refurbished imports.
5. Identical import duties on new and used medical equipment create an uneven playing field for domestic manufacturers.