{"id":3080,"date":"2026-03-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharegistrum.com\/falsified-medical-devices-how-can-distributors-protect-themselves\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:00:00","slug":"falsified-medical-devices-how-can-distributors-protect-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharegistrum.com\/en\/falsified-medical-devices-how-can-distributors-protect-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Falsified medical devices: how can distributors protect themselves?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During inspections, INFARMED, I.P. sometimes identifies falsified medical devices circulating in the Portuguese market.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent risks, distributors should ensure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All devices are registered with INFARMED, with approved packaging and leaflets.<\/li>\n<li>Each device has an associated reference visible on its packaging.<\/li>\n<li>The public InfoDM platform is used to validate approved devices and official references.<\/li>\n<li>A robust Quality Management System is in place, aligned with Portuguese Order No. 256\/2016.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PhaRegistrum helps distributors implement good practices and mechanisms to detect falsified products.<\/p>\n<p>#PhaRegistrum<br \/>\n#DispositivosM\u00e9dicos<br \/>\n#Falsificados<br \/>\n#Infarmed<br \/>\n#Distribui\u00e7\u00e3o<br \/>\n#Qualidade<br \/>\n#Compliance<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7442873046857744385\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View original post on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During inspections, INFARMED, I.P. sometimes identifies falsified medical devices circulating in the Portuguese market. To prevent risks, distributors should ensure: All devices are registered with INFARMED, with approved packaging and leaflets. Each device has an associated reference visible on its packaging. The public InfoDM platform is used to validate approved devices and official references. 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