How Health Canada inspects medical device establishments: About inspections

Health Canada may inspect anyone who has a medical device establishment licence (MDEL) to ensure they comply with the Act and the Regulations. Those inspections support our national compliance and enforcement program.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:35 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:35 (UTC)
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