Medical Devices Rules, 2017
CDSCO medical device classification list
Find the risk class CDSCO has assigned to a medical device. Search 3,526 devices across 26 categories, built from CDSCO's official register and classification notices. Every source is linked at the bottom of this page.
- Devices listed
- 3,526
- Class A
- 1,511
- Class B
- 1,129
- Class C
- 716
- Class D
- 159
- Class A NSNM
- 1,147
Data retrieved from CDSCO on 31 October 2026.
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What each class means
The class sets the licensing route. Authorities and forms below are from CDSCO's regulatory pathway chart for MDR 2017.
| Class | Risk | Manufacturing licence | Import licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Low risk | State Licensing Authority (application MD-3 or MD-4, licence MD-5 or MD-6)Non-sterile and non-measuring Class A devices are exempt from licensing but must be registered under Chapter IIIB. | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-14, licence MD-15) |
| Class B | Low to moderate risk | State Licensing Authority (application MD-3 or MD-4, licence MD-5 or MD-6) | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-14, licence MD-15) |
| Class C | Moderate to high risk | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-7 or MD-8, licence MD-9 or MD-10) | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-14, licence MD-15) |
| Class D | High risk | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-7 or MD-8, licence MD-9 or MD-10) | Central Licensing Authority (application MD-14, licence MD-15) |
Browse by category
Each category page lists every device CDSCO has classified in that specialty.
- Anesthesiology147 devices · A 75 · B 54 · C 16 · D 2
- Cardiovascular135 devices · A 13 · B 42 · C 37 · D 42
- Dental240 devices · A 148 · B 67 · C 22 · D 0
- Dermatological and Plastic Surgery82 devices · A 32 · B 30 · C 16 · D 4
- ENT128 devices · A 72 · B 35 · C 19 · D 2
- Gastroenterology216 devices · A 47 · B 130 · C 37 · D 2
- General Hospital74 devices · A 41 · B 24 · C 6 · D 3
- General Hospital/Orthopedics454 devices · A 279 · B 71 · C 85 · D 19
- Interventional and Radiology250 devices · A 51 · B 112 · C 84 · D 3
- Nephrology and Renal Care65 devices · A 6 · B 31 · C 26 · D 2
- Neurological135 devices · A 26 · B 32 · C 37 · D 40
- Obstetrical and Gynecological199 devices · A 59 · B 100 · C 37 · D 2
- Oncology84 devices · A 9 · B 20 · C 48 · D 7
- Operation Theatre224 devices · A 158 · B 35 · C 26 · D 5
- Ophthalmic25 devices · A 10 · B 15 · C 0 · D 0
- Ophthalmology185 devices · A 109 · B 34 · C 37 · D 4
- Pain Management38 devices · A 23 · B 9 · C 3 · D 3
- Pediatrics and Neonatology153 devices · A 47 · B 60 · C 44 · D 2
- Personal Protective Equipment33 devices · A 26 · B 7 · C 0 · D 0
- Physical Support126 devices · A 114 · B 10 · C 1 · D 1
- Radiotherapy121 devices · A 12 · B 25 · C 70 · D 14
- Rehabilitation115 devices · A 86 · B 21 · C 8 · D 0
- Respiratory86 devices · A 31 · B 46 · C 8 · D 0
- Software74 devices · A 4 · B 39 · C 31 · D 0
- Urology136 devices · A 32 · B 80 · C 18 · D 2
How this list is built
The device names, categories, intended uses and classes come from CDSCO's online system for medical devices: the risk classification register and the separate Class A non-sterile, non-measuring (NSNM) register. Devices that appear in both are shown once and marked as NSNM.
For 21 of the entries listed here, the class field in CDSCO's register feed is broken, because commas in the intended use spill into it. We took the class for 10 of them from CDSCO's final classification notices, and each of those entries names the notice it came from. The other 11 are shown as "class not stated" rather than guessed.
CDSCO lists 44 entries under a name that also appears with a different class, usually for a different variant, intended use or category. Those entries carry a note.
The register and the published notices do not always agree. For example, the register has 1,148 Class A NSNM entries while the October 2025 notice numbers 1,069, and the radiotherapy and interventional radiology counts also differ from their November 2025 notices. Where they differ, check the latest notice for your device.
In-vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices are classified separately and are not in this list. See CDSCO's notices “Updation of classification in IVD medical devices under the provision of MD Rules 2017” (25 October 2023) and “Provision for risk classification of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices on the CDSCO online system” (6 February 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the CDSCO class of a medical device?
Search the device by its generic name in the list above, not by brand or model. Each result shows the risk class CDSCO assigned, the category and the intended use. If a name appears more than once with different classes, pick the entry whose intended use matches your device.
What are the four CDSCO risk classes?
The Medical Devices Rules, 2017 group devices into Class A (low risk), Class B (low to moderate risk), Class C (moderate to high risk) and Class D (high risk). The class decides which authority licenses the device.
Who issues the licence for each class?
According to CDSCO's regulatory pathway chart, State Licensing Authorities issue manufacturing licences for Class A and B devices, and the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO) issues them for Class C and D. Import licences for every class come from the Central Licensing Authority.
Do Class A devices need a licence?
Class A devices that are non-sterile and non-measuring are exempt from licensing, on condition that the manufacturer or importer registers them under Chapter IIIB of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. Other Class A devices still need a licence. Use the "Class A NSNM" filter to see the exempt list.
Is this the official CDSCO list?
No. It is a searchable copy of CDSCO's published data, kept by MedPrax Market. CDSCO's own register and notices are the authority, and they change over time. Check the linked sources before you file an application.
Sources
All data on this page comes from these official CDSCO publications.
- 1Risk Classification Approved Device Details
Register · CDSCO online system for medical devices
Primary data: device name, category, intended use and risk class.
- 2Risk Classification Approved Device Class A (NSNM) Details
Register · CDSCO online system for medical devices
Class A non-sterile and non-measuring devices.
- 3Risk based classification list of Class A (non-sterile and non-measuring) medical devices
Notice · CDSCO, F. No. MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice-Part(2) · 31 October 2025
Licensing exemption and Chapter IIIB registration condition for Class A NSNM devices.
- 4Merged existing medical devices risk classification
Notice · CDSCO public notice · 1 January 2025
Category-wise classification lists. Used to recover classes missing from the register feed.
- 5Risk classification list of medical devices pertaining to Oncology
Notice · CDSCO, File No. MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice · 2 January 2026
Oncology classes.
- 6Risk classification list of medical devices pertaining to Interventional Radiology
Notice · CDSCO, File No. MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice · 27 November 2025
Interventional radiology classes.
- 7Risk classification list of medical devices pertaining to Radiotherapy
Notice · CDSCO, File No. MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice · 27 November 2025
Radiotherapy classes.
- 8Regulatory pathway to be followed for medical devices under Medical Devices Rules, 2017
Guidance · CDSCO Medical Devices Division
Which authority licenses each class, and the licence forms.
- 9CDSCO public notices
Index · Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
Index of every classification notice, including new and draft lists.
This page is a reference aid, not legal or regulatory advice. CDSCO revises its lists, so confirm the class against the current CDSCO register or notice before applying for a licence or registration.