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Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Health
- Sinar Daily
17 medical devices which failed tests now safe to be used
Thorough investigations and corrective actions had been carried out by all the establishments (companies) following the Feb 15 MDA report regarding the devices' failure to comply with standards. 03 Jun 2025 12:28pm Photo for illustration purposes only. PUTRAJAYA - The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has confirmed that the 17 types of medical devices sold online, which previously failed safety tests, are now safe for use by the public. MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua said that based on a review of the investigation report and re-testing submitted, it has found that all the medical devices now meet the standards and are safe and effective for continued use by the public. The affected devices are Dynmed brand oxygen concentrators; Angel Biss (SH01) and Carer; blood pressure monitors (BPLife, Novoplus, Yuwell and Ouson+); glucose metres (Roche, Sinocare and Yasee); thermometers (BioCare, Scaneo dan Ouson+) as well as surgical and examination gloves (Gammex, Shirudo, Puritex and Infinity Latex). MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua advised the public to be cautious when purchasing medical devices online. - Photo by Bernama Dr Muralitharan said that thorough investigations and corrective actions had been carried out by all the establishments (companies) following the Feb 15 MDA report regarding the devices' failure to comply with standards. "All the establishments involved showed a high commitment to undergoing full investigations. This is in line with the post-market responsibilities outlined in the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737)," he said in a statement today. Dr Muralitharan said comprehensive actions, such as the improvements in quality control systems, compliance with regulation guidelines as well as increased transparency in managing safety and efficacy issues of the devices had helped restore public confidence. He also advised the public to be more cautious when purchasing medical devices online. "The public needs to ensure the medical devices bought are registered with the MDA and sold by licensed establishments,' he said. Further information and complaint channels can be accessed via official MDA website at or by contacting 03-82300300. - BERNAMA
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Online medical devices now meet standards
PUTRAJAYA: The 17 types of medical devices sold online, which previously failed safety tests, are now safe for use by the public, says the Medical Device Authority (MDA). Its chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua said that based on a review of the investigation report and re-testing submitted, it has found that all the medical devices now meet the standards, and are safe and effective for continued use by the public. The devices are Dynmed brand oxygen concentrators; Angel Biss (SH01) and Carer; blood pressure monitors (BPLife, Novoplus, Yuwell and Ouson+); glucose meters (Roche, Sinocare and Yasee); thermometers (BioCare, Scaneo dan Ouson+) as well as surgical and examination gloves (Gammex, Shirudo, Puritex and Infinity Latex). Dr Muralitharan said thorough investigations and corrective actions had been carried out by all the establishments (companies) following the Feb 15 MDA report regarding the devices' failure to comply with standards. 'All the establishments involved showed a high commitment to undergoing full investigations. This is in line with the post-market responsibilities outlined in the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737),' he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported. Dr Muralitharan said comprehensive actions, such as improvements in quality control systems, compliance with regulation guidelines as well as increased transparency in managing safety and efficacy issues of the devices had helped restore public confidence. He also advised the public to be more cautious when purchasing medical devices online. 'The public needs to ensure the medical devices bought are registered with the MDA and sold by licensed establishments,' he said. Further information and complaint channels can be accessed via the official MDA website at or by contacting 03-8230 0300.
The Star
5 days ago
- Health
- The Star
17 medical devices that failed tests not safe to be uses, says MDA
PUTRAJAYA: The Medical Device Authority (MDA) confirms that the 17 types of medical devices sold online, which previously failed safety tests, are now safe for use by the public. MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua said that based on a review of the investigation report and re-testing submitted, it has found that all the medical devices now meet the standards and are safe and effective for continued use by the public. The affected devices are Dynmed brand oxygen concentrators; Angel Biss (SH01) and Carer; blood pressure monitors (BPLife, Novoplus, Yuwell and Ouson+); glucose meters (Roche, Sinocare and Yasee); thermometers (BioCare, Scaneo dan Ouson+) as well as surgical and examination gloves (Gammex, Shirudo, Puritex and Infinity Latex). Dr Muralitharan said that thorough investigations and corrective actions had been carried out by all the companies following the Feb 15 MDA report regarding the devices' failure to comply with standards. "All the establishments involved showed a high commitment to undergoing full investigations. This is in line with the post-market responsibilities outlined in the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737)," he said in a statement Tuesday (June 3). Dr Muralitharan said comprehensive actions, such as the improvements in quality control systems, compliance with regulation guidelines as well as increased transparency in managing safety and efficacy issues of the devices had helped restore public confidence. He also advised the public to be more cautious when purchasing medical devices online. "The public needs to ensure the medical devices bought are registered with the MDA and sold by licensed establishments," he said. Further information and complaint channels can be accessed via official MDA website at or by contacting 03-8230 0300. - Bernama
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
17 medical devices that failed tests now safe for use
Published on: Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua advised the public to be cautious when purchasing medical devices online. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has confirmed that 17 medical devices sold online, which previously failed safety tests, are now safe for public use. The devices in question are the Dynmed brand oxygen concentrators; Angel Biss (SH01) and Carer; blood pressure monitors (BPLife, Novoplus, Yuwell and Ouson+); glucose meters (Roche, Sinocare and Yasee); thermometers (BioCare, Scaneo and Ouson+); as well as surgical and examination gloves (Gammex, Shirudo, Puritex and Infinity Latex). MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua said that thorough investigations and corrective actions had been carried out by the establishments involved following the Feb 15 MDA report regarding the devices' failure to comply with standards. 'All the establishments involved showed a high commitment to undergoing full investigations. This is in line with the post-market responsibilities outlined in the Medical Device Act 2012,' he said in a statement today. Muralitharan said comprehensive actions such as improvements in quality control systems, compliance with regulation guidelines, as well as increased transparency in managing safety and efficacy issues had helped restore public confidence. He also advised the public to be cautious when purchasing medical devices online. 'The public needs to ensure that the medical devices are registered with MDA and sold by licensed establishments,' he said. Information and complaint channels can be accessed via the official MDA website at or by contacting 03-82300300.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
KL Rahul smashes century on return to opening role in DC vs GT, 2nd Indian behind Virat Kohli in elite IPL list
Young leg spinner Zeeshan Ansari, picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad, will play his first IPL game on home turf in Lucknow. With 6 wickets in 9 games, he aims to impress his 18-member family and local cricket community, guided by spin legends Muralitharan and Vettori.
