A practical guide for medical device companies looking to bring devices into Colombia for conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions. Learn about INVIMA requirements, the role of local importers with CCAA certificates, required documentation, and key compliance considerations.
Introduction Colombia is Latin America's third-largest medical device market and hosts important healthcare conferences and exhibitions throughout the year. Bringing a medical device into Colombia temporarily for demonstration purposes requires understanding INVIMA regulations and working with properly certified local partners. This guide explains the key requirements and steps involved in the process. Understanding INVIMA and the CCAA Requirement INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos) is Colombia's national health regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products, and other health-related goods. For importing medical devices into Colombia — even temporarily — companies must work with a local importer that holds a valid CCAA certificate (Certificado de Capacidad de Almacenamiento y Acondicionamiento). This certificate is a critical requirement and ensures that the importer ha…