MEDICAL DEVICE UNIQUE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION (UDI) CONSULTING


Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements for medical devices have been implemented by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA issued the final Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Rule and implemented into the US Federal Register on 24 September 2013.

The UDI system final rule provides standard device identification and accompanying identifying information to support various public health initiatives, including support for the FDA’s post-market surveillance (PMS) activities. Manufacturers must meet UDI requirements as part of US market compliance.

UDI compliance requires a significant effort on the part of manufacturers. FDA Consultant carefully follows the development of UDI rules in both the US and international markets and has the expertise and resources to help you establish compliance processes to meet US FDA UDI requirements.

HOW THE US FDA UDI SYSTEM WORKS


FDA UDI compliance involves more than etching a number onto your medical device or adding a barcode to your label. Several components are involved.

Each UDI must contain two numbers: a Device Identifier (DI) and a Production Identifier (PI). A Device Identifier must correspond to the specific model or version of a medical device and the company name. A Production Identifier must provide a medical device’s lot or batch information or serial number, expiration date and related production data.

  • Class I devices must be assigned device identifiers only. Class II and III devices must be assigned both device identifiers and product identifiers.
  • Manufacturers must obtain UDI numbers only from FDA-accredited issuing agencies.
  • All medical devices registered for sale in the US will have to include UDI information on their labeling and packaging.
  • Devices intended for more than one use as well as devices requiring reprocessing before each use must also have UDI data marked directly on them.
  • Manufacturers must provide UDI information in both plain-text (human readable) and AIDC (Automatic Identification and Capture) formats.

  • Manufacturers are required to submit UDI data into the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) using proper formatting.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR UDI COMPLIANCE EFFORTS


FDA Consultant provide comprehensive solution to support your UDI compliance efforts from beginning to end. Planning allows you to identify internal resources, collect the appropriate data, and make informed decisions to ensure your firm is prepared to meet these requirements. Here is how we can help:

  • Identifying appropriate FDA-accredited UDI issuing agencies on your behalf.
  • Product labeling, and gap assessments for UDI compliance.
  • UDI training and project management: we will work with your staff to execute a project schedule and minimize the impact to your resources.
  • Assisting you to incorporate UDI processes into your quality management system and production operations.
  • Ensuring proper UDI data formatting for submitting to GUDID.
  • Guidance on supply chain management and validation to support UDI implementation.

Regardless of whether you are introducing a new medical device or looking for assistance in assuring compliance for existing devices in your product portfolio, our FDA consultants can assist with UDI compliance.

Please contact us for further information about our Unique Device Identification (UDI) Services. We may be able to assist you.

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