Solutions Case Studies

We have helped companies ranging from new companies with an interesting technology, through mid-size companies going global in Japan, to Fortune 500 companies solve problems with Japan. 

Examples

1.)

Company ‘B’, Fortune 100, World leader in IVD and Medical Device Software.

Country: USA.

Product: SaMD system for collection and analysis of patient vital signs and analysis using AI having regulatory challenge in Japan.

Problem: Inconsistency in Regulation between US and Japan on handling personal medical information with a SaMD.

Parkdale Group Solution: SaMD categorization and regulatory investigation.  

Regulatory Consultation with PMDA.  

Investigation of Health Ministry and General Affairs Ministry rules on data handling.

Investigation and clarification of rule for info handling:

Outcome: Product now entered the Japanese market with correct data handling protocol to become major device in Japan. 

2.) 

Company ‘GmbH D.’ Major European Dental Equipment Manufacturer: 

Country: Switzerland.

Product: Dental Implants.

Problem: Breakdown of Multi-national supply chain due to regulatory issues regarding classification of dental implants. 

Parkdale Group Solution: Research on classification and regulatory trouble shooting. 

USA-Japan regulatory comparison investigation. 

Outcome: Reestablished functioning supply chain.

3.)

Company : GmbH ‘F’ : Manufacturer and distributor of pre-filled syringes. 

Country: Switzerland, Germany. 

Product: Syringes.

Problem: Unique regulatory treatment in Japan for syringes and pre-filled products causing major headache for head office as the local company in Japan was unable to adequately handle the product.

Parkdale Group Solution: Regulatory investigation, consultation by Medical Device experts, and interpretation of pharma regulations for pre-filled devices.

Outcome: Company rationalized its operation in Japan and allowed improved business performance.

Contact us to help us understand any problems you are having in Japan. 

Email: info@parkdale-group.co.jp