On Sept. 24, the first compliance deadline for unique device identifiers takes effect, requiring class III medical devices to be labeled with a UDI and for device data to be submitted to the Global ...

The implementation guide provides an overview of GS1 standards and the UDI rule, as well as specifics regarding unique production identifiers, barcode labeling and direct part marking. GS1 was the ...

The House health reform bill unveiled on Thursday includes a provision for implementing a unique device identification system that healthcare providers say could save $16 billion a year. Called UDI, ...

Hospital groups complain about the delay in rule-setting, the long implementation timetable for the unique device identifier rule, and a new database. Manufacturers of the most potentially dangerous ...

With the deadline approaching for Class II medical devices to comply with unique device identifier regulations, the Food and Drug Administration is focused on ensuring that its infrastructure can ...

Clarity Pharma, a prominent UK headquartered consultancy and distribution partner to mid-market pharmaceutical companies, is calling on the industry to prepare for the imminent introduction of Unique ...

Back in 2014, the Department of Health started to take tentative steps towards setting a standard for tracking medical implants, supplies, and instruments. Its Scan4Safety program mandated that all ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwired - May 19, 2014) - USDM Life Sciences, a leading global regulatory consulting firm in the life sciences industry, is pleased to announce Jay Crowley, Vice President of ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransPerfect Medical Device Solutions and 121nexus today announced an update to the EnCompass system for content automation and distribution. The updated system is designed to ...

With the imminent publication of the new Medical Device Regulations (MDR) taking shape in Europe, Unique Device Identification (UDI) is quickly becoming a requirement for all medical devices.