Q：Can I sell medical devices on the Internet?
A：First, the Internet is a virtual space. It’s difficult to audit the sources, quality and sellers of medical devices by the way of existing pharmaceutical census. If there are some questions or consumer disputes, it also cannot give the explanation and operation of the demonstration by pharmacists. Based on the differential characteristics between medical devices and general merchandise, TFDA has yet to make it open to public access to ensure the health and safety of public.
Second, according to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Article 27, it defines only pharmaceutical firm which has pharmaceutical license (operating items including medical devices sold) can sell medical devices, but it does not approve the sale on the Internet by the range of pharmaceutical approbation.
Third, according to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, it will be considered by its relevant provisions, the usage and risk of medical devices, and the connection with entities of medicine in the future. They’ll consult whether to make the Internet open to sell medical devices or not to people so that to ensure the health and safety of public.
Q：Can I sell the ear thermometer on auction sites?
A：No!!
Since the Internet, catalog and television shopping channel are virtual spaces, goods are mailed to the consumer after the order. If consumers have some difficulties about the usage, the manufacturer can’t give explanations and operational demonstrations. Based on the differential characteristics between medical devices and general merchandise, TFDA doesn’t agree that people can sell medicine via the Internet or other virtual spaces. And also remind consumers to pay attention that it’s better to go to pharmaceutical firm which has pharmaceutical license to buy medical devices.
There are many places such as pharmacies, convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores which have pharmaceutical license currently. People must be careful on the package of products or the labels should be marked the “TFDA official number” while buying medical devices like Medical Devices Import License Number 000000.
Q：How to choose and use the condom in order to achieve the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and the function of contraception?
A：The poor quality of condom may be damaged easily when people use it. It cannot achieve the purpose of contraception, but increase the risk that spread the disease like AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases. People should pay attention to some items below while buying and choosing the condom:
(1) Selecting the qualified brand carefully. You can go to the website called “Drugs & Cosmetics License Database” to inquire the licensed product.
(2) You should notice that if there is a complete label on the carton, such as name, TFDA official number (Medical Devices Import License Number 000000 or Medical Devices Manufacture License Number 000000), the name and address of manufacturers and pharmaceutical firms, the date of manufacture or batch number, valid time and expiration date.
(3) You should notice that the label must be complete, clear and consistent of the inner and outer package.
(4) The condom is made from latex processing by natural rubber. Please store the condom in the cool place because it will be damaged easily in the environment with high temperature. Do not use the condom if it is expired.
(5) You should read the instruction manual before to use and follow.
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