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ISO-certified translations ensuring compliance and safety, trusted by manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies for over 25 years.
200+ languages
Medical Device Translation and Localization
The Language Doctors have provided translation and localization for medical device manufacturers for over 25 years. We understand that translating medical device content is a complex yet essential task that demands precision and expertise. Any error in translation can lead to severe consequences, including regulatory non-compliance, misinterpretation of medical information, and potential harm to patients.
Localization goes beyond mere translation by adapting content to meet each target market’s linguistic and cultural nuances. This localization includes modifying software interfaces, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and marketing materials to resonate with local users. Effective localization makes medical devices reliable and user-friendly, building trust and ensuring market acceptance.
The Language Doctors provides ISO 17100-certified translation and interpretation services in over 200 languages. Our network of 2,000+ vetted language experts is available on-demand, 24/7—connecting you to professional support in under a minute for everything from procurement translation to warehouse localization and certified interpreters.
Specialized Medical Device Translation Services
Medical device documentation translation
Clear and precise technical medical translations for user manuals, instructions for use (IFU), and product labels are crucial for the safe and effective use of medical devices. The Language Doctors ensures that these documents are accurately translated and adapted to meet each target market’s linguistic and regulatory requirements.
Medical device software localization
The Language Doctors localize software interfaces and GUIs to align with users’ cultural and linguistic preferences in each region. This process enhances usability and user experience, ensuring that healthcare professionals can operate the software efficiently and effectively.
Regulatory compliance translations
Before your products reach end-users, they must pass regulatory bodies worldwide—often requiring multiple translations for technical specifications, compliance materials, and other critical regulatory documents…
Marketing materials and promotional content
We tailor your promotional content to resonate with diverse cultural and linguistic groups. Our translations capture the nuances of your message, ensuring that it appeals to potential customers while adhering to regulatory requirements in each market.
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Why Choose The Language Doctors
With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and medical device industries, TLD boasts a team of expert translators proficient in complex medical terminology, anatomy, and regulatory requirements. Our translators are not just language experts; they specialize in medicine and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring they translate your content with the highest precision and accuracy.
Certifications and standards
The Language Doctors is a multi-certified organization committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry. We are ISO 17100 Certified and HIPAA compliant, demonstrating our dedication to quality and compliance.
Our translations meet the stringent standards of regulatory bodies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EMA (European Medicines Agency), helping you achieve and maintain market clearance.
Our translations meet the stringent standards of regulatory bodies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EMA (European Medicines Agency), helping you achieve and maintain market clearance.
Adherence to ISO 13485
TLD adheres to the ISO 13485 standards, guaranteeing our clients meet regulatory requirements and maintain consistent product quality throughout the translation process. This adherence supports developing and producing safe, effective medical devices that meet global market needs.
Security and confidentiality
TLD follows strict confidentiality protocols and complies with data security standards, including HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR. Our commitment to data integrity protects your information throughout the translation process.
Proven track record
The Language Doctors has a proven track record of delivering high-quality translations. Many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies trust TLD as their preferred translation services provider, including P&G, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Novartis, and Tricare, to name a few.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we provide specialized CE/FDA translation services. Our regulatory experts are proficient in the specific labelling and documentation requirements of both the FDA and European authorities under the new MDR and IVDR regulations.
We provide comprehensive software localization services. This goes beyond simple translation to include adapting the Graphical User Interface (GUI), resizing text fields, and ensuring the software is culturally and functionally appropriate for each target market.
We use translation memory (TM) technology to manage updates efficiently. The TM identifies only the new or changed text, ensuring consistency with the previous version and significantly reducing the cost and time for the update.
We have a specialized team for translating clinical trial documentation. They are experts in the terminology of clinical research and are fully versed in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines to ensure all documents meet regulatory standards.
Yes, upon request, we provide a formal Certificate of Accuracy for every medical device translation project. This document attests that the translation is true, accurate, and was performed by a qualified professional translator.