A Unique Device Identification (UDI) system will provide a standardized identifier that will allow manufacturers, distributors and healthcare facilities to more effectively manage medical device recalls, provide a foundation for a global, secure distribution chain, help address counterfeiting and diversion, prepare for medical emergencies which will lead to the development of a medical device identification system that is recognized around the world.
This webcast explains the UDI lifecycle steps and the benefits of an automated UDI system to enable more accurate reporting, review and analysis of adverse event reports so that problem devices can be identified and corrected more quickly to improve patient safety.
