Compliance & Dangerous Goods
Regulatory and dangerous-goods essentials for used-device exports: lithium batteries, other DG classes, FDA export rules, destination import patterns, documentation checklists, and commissioning on arrival.
6 guides in this track
Shipping Medical Devices with Lithium Batteries: UN3481, UN3091, and IATA DGR Basics
Modern medical equipment — infusion pumps, portable ultrasound units, patient monitors, defibrillators, portable oxygen concentrators, and surgical handpieces — increasingly rely on lithium metal or…
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Beyond Batteries: Other Dangerous Goods in Medical Equipment Shipments
Lithium batteries are the most commonly discussed hazard in medical equipment logistics, but they are far from the only one. Refurbished hospital equipment frequently contains…
~9 min read
US FDA Export Rules for Used and Refurbished Medical Devices
U.S.-based exporters of used and refurbished medical equipment must navigate a distinct set of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that determine what can be…
~7 min read
Import Rules for Used Medical Equipment: Common Patterns Across Africa, Latin America, and Asia
Every country that imports used or refurbished medical equipment sets its own rules — but after reviewing requirements across dozens of jurisdictions, clear patterns emerge.…
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Export Documentation Checklist for Used Medical Equipment Shipments
A shipment of used medical equipment can be held at origin, refused loading by a carrier, or stuck in customs for weeks at the destination…
~8 min read
Receiving, Installation, and Commissioning Imported Medical Equipment
Successfully clearing customs is only half the journey for imported medical equipment — the other half happens at the hospital loading dock. Equipment that survives…
~7 min read