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Unique Device Identification for medical devices

Unique Device Identificationfor medical devices

Similar to a barcode on consumer products, the UDI is a series of numeric or alphanumeric characters created through a global coding standard

In 2013, theUS FDA released a final rulethat most medical devices marketed in the U.S. bear a unique device identifier (UDI)

Smith & Nephew has adopted theGS1 bar code standardand itsGTIN (Global Trade Item Number)标识符作为实现的基础UDI compliance

Labelling, GS1 and GDSN Standards

Smith & Nephew is transitioning new production toGS1 barcoding, the commercial barcode standard

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Benefits of UDI

Read about the benefits of UDI to the industry, providers, and patients

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Direct Part Marking

Learn more about another mandate for UDI compliance,Direct Part Marking

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Our GTINs

Download a spreadsheet to cross reference our product item numbers and their corresponding GTINs

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