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January 10, 2026
Approximately 5 minutes
Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) – Health Canada Public Database
Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) – Health Canada Public Database
Purpose and Accessibility
The Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) is Health Canada’s official public database of all active medical device licences for Class II, III, and IV devices. It serves as a key transparency tool, enabling healthcare professionals, patients, manufacturers, importers, and distributors to:
- Confirm whether a device is licensed for sale in Canada.
- View device details, including intended use and licence holder.
- Support purchasing, clinical, and regulatory decisions.
MDALL is freely accessible online without registration and updated regularly as new licences are issued or existing ones amended/cancelled. Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) - Canada.ca
What Information is Included
For each licensed device, MDALL provides:
- Device Name and Licence Number (unique identifier).
- Company Name (licence holder) and contact information.
- Intended Use / Indications as approved.
- Device Class (II, III, or IV).
- Licence Status (active, amended, cancelled).
- Issue Date and Last Amendment Date.
- Identifier Type (catalogue number, model number, etc.).
Search results can be filtered by keywords, licence number, company name, device class, or status. Advanced search options allow more precise queries.
How to Use MDALL
- Visit the MDALL search page on the Health Canada website.
- Enter search terms (e.g., device name, model, or manufacturer).
- Review results to locate the specific device.
- Verify the licence is active and matches the product version in use.
- Note that Class I devices are not listed in MDALL (they follow establishment licensing instead).
MDALL does not include detailed technical files, safety/performance data, or labelling; it confirms licensing status only.
Regulatory Context
- Only licensed Class II–IV devices may be sold or imported in Canada (except under special access or investigational use).
- Absence from MDALL typically indicates no active licence (or Class I device).
- Manufacturers must notify Health Canada of changes; users should re-check periodically.
Practical Tips
- Healthcare facilities should verify licensing before procurement or use.
- Patients can use MDALL to confirm devices (e.g., implants) are approved.
- Report suspected unlicensed devices or safety concerns via MedEffect Canada.
This public database enhances market transparency, supports post-market surveillance, and empowers stakeholders to ensure only compliant medical devices are used in Canada. Full search functionality, user guides, and related resources are available on the Health Canada MDALL page. Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL) - Canada.ca
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