Information Technologies
Essential Principles for a UDI System
■ 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...
GHTF Outlines Recommendations for a UDI System
The Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) is seeking public comment on its discussion paper “Unique Device Identification (UDI) System.” GHTF says that the goal of the document is to “pave the way for the establishment of UDI in the medical device sector.”...