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Registration Fees and Timelines

Fee Schedule (Indicative)

Fees are set in the MedDO Fees Ordinance (SR 812.213.1). Always verify current fees on the Swissmedic website.

Registration TypeIndicative Fee Range
Class I notificationCHF 200–500
Class IIa registrationCHF 800–1,500
Class IIb registrationCHF 1,500–3,000
Class III registrationCHF 3,000–6,000+
Significant change notificationCHF 200–1,000

Fees are per product group — device families with the same basic design may qualify for group registration.

Indicative Processing Timelines

ApplicationIndicative Processing
Class I notification2–4 weeks
Class IIa registration6–12 weeks
Class IIb registration8–16 weeks
Class III registration12–24 weeks

Incomplete submissions are placed on hold pending additional These timelines apply only to complete submissions with all required documentation. information and the timeline restarts upon resubmission of missing documents. Processing times may be extended if Swissmedic requests clarifications or additional technical information from the applicant.

Official Sources

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Class Im, Is, Ir Notification Fees

Notifications for Class I modified devices with Notified Body involvement (Im, Is, Ir) typically incur a fee between CHF 300–800 depending on complexity. These notifications include NB certificate details and require verification of sterility or design modifications but are processed faster than full Class IIa registrations (typically 3–6 weeks).