Fda Unique Device Identification Regulation

On 17 december 2013 gs1 has been accredited by the us fda as issuing agency for unique device identifiers udis.
Fda unique device identification regulation. Subpart e global unique device identification database 830 300 devices subject to device identification data submission requirements. The us food and drug administration fda released in september 2013 a udi rule which establishes a udi system applying to all medical devices placed on the us market. Unique device identification system. 830 310 information required for unique device identification.
The unique device identification system regulations require that the label and each device package of every medical device distributed in the united states bear a udi unless an exception or. The fda established the unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices sold in the united states from manufacturing through distribution to patient use. The imdrf international medical device regulator forum the united states food and drug administration fda and the european commission are aiming for a globally harmonised and consistent approach to increase patient safety and help optimise patient care by. 830 220 termination of fda service as an issuing agency.
Form and content of the unique device identifier udi draft guidance for industry and food and drug administration staff 08 14 2016 gudid submission. Gs1 standards meet the us fda s criteria for issuing udis. This document will assist industry particularly labelers as defined under 21 cfr 801 3 and fda staff in understanding fda s requirements for direct marking of devices for unique device. The fda established the unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices sold in the united states from manufacturing through distribution to patient use.
The unique device identification udi is a system used to mark and identify medical devices within the healthcare supply chain. This document is primarily intended for device labelers and provides information necessary for submitting data to the global unique device identification database gudid.