What is the FDA UDI?
Appearing in two forms*:
- Easily readable plain-text, and
- Automatic identification and data capture or AIDC technology
Composed of two parts:
- Device Identifier or DI - mandatory, fixed, identifies the labeler and the specific version
- r model of a device; and
- Production Identifier(s) or PI – conditional, variable identifies one or more of the
following when included on the label of a device:
lot or batch number serial number expiration date date manufactured for an HCT/P (Human Cell, Tissue or Cellular or Tissue-Based Product) regulated as a device, the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation (ICCBBA).
For all exceptions refer to UDI Final Rule www.fda.gov/udi and FDA GUDID Guidance for Industry dated June 27, 2014 http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM369248.pdf2014 Fall Conference December 9 – 11, 2014 OMNI Hotel, Chicago