Fda Unique Device Identification Medical Devices

The global unique device identification database gudid is a database administered by the fda that will serve as a reference catalog for every device with a unique device identifier udi. A unique device identification udi system is intended to provide single globally harmonized positive identification of medical devices through distribution and use requiring the label of devices to bear a globally unique device identifier to be conveyed by using automatic identification and data capture and if applicable its human. 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.