■ UDI should be technology neutral.
■ The UDI database should use an existing, globally accepted data exchange process to share information about device safety.
■ Every manufacturer should maintain the uniqueness of its UDI code for a device worldwide.
■ Globally accepted autoidentfication techniques based on ISO standards should be used.
■ Internationally accepted coding systems, such as GS1 and HIBCC, should be used.

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