PETALING JAYA: Six medical devices sold on online platforms have failed to meet specifications and standards, says the Medical Device Authority Malaysia (MDA).
It said as part of its monitoring activity with the cooperation of Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd, it found that an oxygen concentrator, a blood pressure monitor, a blood glucose monitor, a thermometer and surgical and inspection gloves of various brands were found to be sub-standard.
MDA said these products could be purchased on e-commerce platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop and PGMall.
"It was found that the devices failed to (meet) specifications and safety as well as performance standards," MDA chief executive officer Dr Muralitharan Paramsua said in a statement on Friday (Feb 21).
"Other than this, some of the devices showed inaccurate or confusing readings and results, leading to serious health risks to individuals and the community."
Muralitharan said results that do not comply with standards may have critical health implications, including wrong diagnosis and treatment, late medical intervention, risk of health complications, or even loss of life.
"As such MDA advises the public to (be aware) of all the risks when buying medical devices and ensure they are purchased from licensed establishments," he added.
For further information, the public may check the authority's official website at mda.gov.my or call 03-82300300.
The MDA is a statutory agency under the Health Ministry that monitors the medical device industry and enforces the Medical Device Authority Act 2012.
