Notice: Health Canada’s Action Plan on Medical Devices: Continuously Improving Safety, Effectiveness and Quality - Informing Canadians about medical device treatment options

Through its Action Plan on Medical Devices, Health Canada is committed to continuing to provide Canadians with more information on the medical devices they use. The Department is pleased to announce that it will begin publishing Regulatory Decision Summaries (RDSs) for all new Class III medical device licences (e.g. orthopedic implants or blood glucose monitors) starting January 31, 2019.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 17:30 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 17:30 (UTC)
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