GMDEF unites India's medical device ecosystem — manufacturers, regulators, auditors, laboratories, and innovators — through education, standards alignment, and global regulatory synchronization.

Our Mission

Empowering the Medical Device Fraternity
Bridging the gap between India's medical device industry and global regulatory standards through knowledge, advocacy, and collaboration.

Ecosystem Coverage

Every Stage of the Device Life-Cycle
From R&D and raw materials to manufacturing, testing, certification, distribution, and post-market surveillance.

"Driving Excellence in Medical Device Standards, Certification, and Innovation."

GMDEF was established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 as a not-for-profit foundation headquartered in Haryana, India. We exist to serve the entire medical device ecosystem — from startups and manufacturers to hospitals, regulators, and research institutions.

Building a Stronger Medical Device Ecosystem

Six pillars that define GMDEF's work across India and internationally.

Education & Training

Education & Training

Develop and deliver health educational programs, skills development modules, webinars, e-courses, and hands-on training to medical device professionals across India and abroad.

Regulatory Harmonization

Regulatory Harmonization

Bridge Indian regulatory frameworks (MDR 2017, CDSCO) with global standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601) to enable market access and global product recognition.

Standards & Accreditation

Standards & Accreditation

Support manufacturers, testing laboratories, and certification bodies in understanding and implementing ISO, IEC, BIS standards and accreditation requirements under NABCB and IAF.

Professional Community

Professional Community

Organize and unite quality professionals, regulatory affairs managers, auditors, manufacturing experts, consultants, and healthcare stakeholders into a vibrant national network.

Innovation & R&D Ecosystem

Innovation & R&D Ecosystem

Foster collaboration between manufacturers, universities, incubation centers, and innovation institutions to accelerate indigenous medical device development and commercialization.

Policy & Advocacy

Policy & Advocacy

Act as a dialogue partner to government agencies, CDSCO, and standards bodies — contributing technical expertise to shape progressive medical device regulation and policy in India.

A Foundation Built on Expertise & Purpose

GMDEF brings together stakeholders involved at every stage of the medical device life-cycle — from research, design, and raw materials to manufacturing, testing, certification, storage, and post-market surveillance.

As a Section 8 not-for-profit company registered in Haryana, India, every rupee of income is directed towards our objects: education, regulatory capacity building, and ecosystem development.

Working alongside India's medical device stakeholders

A Membership for Every Stakeholder

Whether you are an individual professional, a manufacturer, a testing laboratory, or an academic institution
— there is a place for you at GMDEF.

Individual

Individual Member

For medical device professionals, consultants, advisors, and specialists.

Manufacturing Member

Manufacturing Member

For medical device manufacturers, importers, and exporters.

Institutional Member

Institutional Member

For universities, colleges, incubation centres, and research bodies.

Lab / CAB Member

Lab / CAB Member

For testing laboratories, certification bodies, and notified bodies.

Events & Training

Training Program

ISO 13485:2016 QMS Implementation for Medical Device Manufacturers

Upcoming 2025

Faridabad / Online

SA comprehensive 2-day workshop on implementing and maintaining a QMS compliant with ISO 13485:2016, covering documentation, risk management, and audit preparation.

Conference

India Medical Device Regulatory Landscape 2025 — Annual Forum

2025 — TBC

New Delhi

GMDEF's flagship annual conference bringing together industry leaders, regulators, policymakers, and experts to review the medical device regulatory landscape and chart the path forward.

Webinar Series

Cleaning Validation & Bioburden Testing for Medical Devices

Monthly Series

Online

A monthly webinar series covering AAMI TIR ST98, ISO 14644, residue testing, bioburden assay validation, and practical cleaning validation protocol writing.

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Ready to Join India's
Medical Device Community?

Become a GMDEF member and gain access to expert committees, training programs, regulatory updates, and a nationwide network of medical device professionals.

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    Global Medical Devices Experts Foundation

    A not-for-profit foundation under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Headquartered in Haryana, India.

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    Global Medical Devices Experts Foundation
    BH-403, Fourth Floor 81 High Street, Business Hub, Sector 81, Faridabad, Haryana 121002, India

    Email: info@gmdef.org
    Phone: +91 70426 34122

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