Life sciences and medical devices
Labels, IFUs and Consent Forms that Pass Local Review.
Regulated translation for device and pharma manufacturers in European, Gulf, African and Asian markets, and for multi-country clinical trials.
- Native medical linguists
- Independent second review
- From German and Swedish to Arabic and Amharic
Quick Answer
What Does Arabic Medical Device Translation Involve?
Arabic medical device translation turns labels, instructions for use (IFUs), patient leaflets and safety warnings into Arabic that meets local rules. Saudi SFDA guidance requires instructions for lay-person devices to be fully in Arabic. Afrasia Trans uses native medical linguists and an independent second review for each file.
The market
Regulation and Clinical Trials are Driving Demand
Source: Riyadh Daily, January 2026
Source: Riyadh Daily, January 2026
What we deliver
Regulated Content we Translate
Each file goes through translation and an independent review by a second native linguist, as ISO 17100 requires.
Labels and Packaging
Device and drug labels, cartons and safety warnings in every target language.
Instructions for Use
IFUs and user manuals, including right-to-left Arabic layouts.
Patient Information
Leaflets and patient-facing material in plain language.
Informed Consent Forms
Consent forms and trial documents for participants.
Questionnaires
Patient-reported outcome questionnaires, with linguistic validation on request.
Clinical Documents
Protocols, investigator brochures and site documents.
Training Content
Device training material and e-learning for clinicians.
Regulatory Layouts
Print-ready DTP that matches your approved source layout.
Medical devices
Device Text Patients and Clinicians Can Trust
A monitor, an app or a label has to say the same thing in every market. We translate device user interfaces, alarms, labels and IFUs, and lay them out so they fit the screen or the carton in each language, including right-to-left Arabic.
- Device UI strings and alarm messages
- Labels, cartons and IFUs
- Length checks against screen and label space
- Second native review on every file
Trial languages
Consent Forms Participants Can Read
Trials in Africa and the Middle East need consent forms and questionnaires in the languages participants speak at home, not only in English, French or Arabic.
- Arabic, Amharic, Swahili, Hausa, Yoruba and Zulu
- Plain-language review for patient-facing text
- Back-translation on request
- Terminology lists kept per sponsor and product
Languages and Dialects
Languages for Regulated Content
Our core life sciences languages. Ask us for others.
| Need | Languages | Typical Files |
|---|---|---|
| European markets | German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian | Labels, IFUs, patient information, training |
| Gulf device registration | Arabic (MSA) | Labels, IFUs, safety warnings, packaging |
| Trials in East Africa | Amharic, Swahili, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya | Consent forms, questionnaires, patient diaries |
| Trials in West and Southern Africa | Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Zulu, Xhosa | Consent forms, questionnaires, recruitment material |
| Middle East and Asia | Farsi, Turkish, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali | Patient leaflets, labels, training |
How we work
Four Steps from Files to Delivery
Scope
Share the files, target markets and any regulator or sponsor requirements. We confirm terminology sources and a fixed price.
Translate
A native linguist with medical subject knowledge translates against your glossary and reference documents.
Review
A second, independent native linguist reviews the full text. Back-translation is available on request.
Deliver
You receive files in the source layout, with a review record for your quality file.
Do you Translate Medical Device Labels into Arabic for SFDA?
Yes. We translate labels, IFUs and safety warnings into Arabic. SFDA guidance requires instructions for lay-person devices to be fully in Arabic and approved by the manufacturer.
Can you Translate Informed Consent Forms into African Languages?
Yes. We translate consent forms and patient material into Amharic, Swahili, Hausa, Yoruba, Zulu and other African languages.
Do you Offer Back-Translation?
Yes, on request, by a linguist who has not seen the source text.
What Do you Need from us to Start?
The source files in an editable format, the target languages and markets, any glossary or approved previous translations, and your deadline.
Send us the File and the Target Market. We Reply with a Fixed Price and a Date.
Send your files and we reply with a fixed price and a delivery date.
Every language your market speaks, down to the dialect. Native linguists, voice talent and data specialists in 150+ languages.
Offices
United States
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Albuquerque, NM 87110
+1 (505) 391-1719
Egypt
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Giza, Egypt
+20 155 898 2586
Email
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