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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Is a cane considdered a "medical device" ? in the forum Japan 2 hours ago
Ernesto Jun replied to the discussion Is a cane considdered a "medical device" ? in the forum Japan 3 hours ago
Is a cane considdered a "medical device" ?
If i may add, we’ve been in Tokyo Japan last November from Canada. Had an elec tric wheelchair & hand carried my CPAP machine but never had any of those classifications protocols …….Passed japan customs & no questions of such kind
Interesting ….
Susan P replied to the discussion Need electric mobility scooter for my dad. in the forum Japan 12 hours ago
Need electric mobility scooter for my dad.
I dont know what the regulations are but we used the Transformer 2 and got on the plane, trains, and the Shinkasen just fine. make sure to bring all paperwork.
https://www.mobilityplus.com/brand-new/transformer-4-wheel-mobility-scooter-prodid373/
Susan P replied to the discussion Need electric mobility scooter for my dad. in the forum Japan 12 hours ago
Need electric mobility scooter for my dad.
We bought the Transformer 2. it has a lithium battery that you can easily take off and carry on. it folds up the size of a suitcase. It has a 300 lb max. which means the battery doesnt last as long as it could. Extra battery is around $600 to $700. We turned it off when waiting or at a restaurant. I reccommend it. Be sure to print out all…
chacyung replied to the discussion Is a cane considdered a "medical device" ? in the forum Japan 23 hours ago
Is a cane considdered a "medical device" ?
We are good.
I got a responce from the MHLW confirming:
“Your father can bring one CPAP machine set into Japan without any paperwork.
However, in order to clear the Customs, Doctor’s letter or medical report with his name as
patient indicating the need for CPAP, as an evidence of his personal use, is required.
As for the others, there is no…- Load More