Medical Products Exporter to Panama
Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Panama. Central American trade & re-export hub for medical logistics, surgical gloves, and healthcare disposables with MINSA registration.
High-Precision Medical Consumables for Panama
Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.
Surgical Gloves
HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0- ✔Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
- ✔Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
- ✔Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
- ✔Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)
Surgical Blades & Scalpels
HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740- ✔Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
- ✔Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
- ✔Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
- ✔Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box
Syringes & IV Cannulas
HS 9018.31 / 9018.39- ✔Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
- ✔Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
- ✔IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
- ✔Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle
Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE
HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4- ✔Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
- ✔Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
- ✔Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
- ✔Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
How medical devices actually clear into Panama
Regulator & registration
- Authority
- MINSA — Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas
- Governing instrument
- Ley 1 de 2001 y Decreto Ejecutivo 178 de 2001
- Classification
- Class I, II, III, IV
- Local representative
- Mandatory. A licensed Panamanian regulatory agency or pharmaceutical distributor.
- Realistic timeline
- 3 to 6 months
Registration route, in order
- Appoint a local Panamanian regulatory representative
- Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) and ISO 13485 certificate
- Submit technical dossier and Spanish labeling to Farmacia y Drogas
- Obtain Registro Sanitario (valid for 5 years)
Duty & tax by HS heading
| HS | Product | Duty | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.11 | Surgical glovesColón Free Zone hub enables duty-free re-export to Central America and Caribbean | 0% – 5% | 7% ITBMS |
Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.
Ports & clearance
Ports of Balboa (Pacific) and Manzanillo International Terminal / Colón (Atlantic) provide premier transshipment connectivity in 24–28 days from India.
Public procurement
CSS (Caja de Seguro Social), MINSA, and regional private medical centers (Pacífica Salud, Hospital Nacional).
Not utilizing the Colón Free Zone (Zona Libre de Colón) for regional Latin American consolidation.
OEM & private label for Panama
We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Panama.
Explore Full Medical Range for Panama
Request Export Pricing for Panama
Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Panama. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.
Direct Ocean & Air Shipping
FCL & LCL container routing to Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal with real-time tracking.
Import-Ready Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.
Exporting Medical Consumables to Panama
Who must hold the medical device registration in Panama?
Mandatory. A licensed Panamanian regulatory agency or pharmaceutical distributor.
How do I register a medical device with MINSA in Panama?
Appoint a local Panamanian regulatory representative. Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) and ISO 13485 certificate. Submit technical dossier and Spanish labeling to Farmacia y Drogas. Obtain Registro Sanitario (valid for 5 years). Realistically allow 3 to 6 months.
What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Panama?
Surgical gloves (HS 4015.11): 0% – 5%, plus 7% ITBMS. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.
Which port should I use for medical imports into Panama?
Ports of Balboa (Pacific) and Manzanillo International Terminal / Colón (Atlantic) provide premier transshipment connectivity in 24–28 days from India.
Who buys medical supplies publicly in Panama?
CSS (Caja de Seguro Social), MINSA, and regional private medical centers (Pacífica Salud, Hospital Nacional).
What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Panama?
Not utilizing the Colón Free Zone (Zona Libre de Colón) for regional Latin American consolidation.
Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Spanish or English?
Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Spanish & English, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.
What Incoterms are available for delivery to Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal?
FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.
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