In 2017, the European Commission launched the MDR and thus also the Unique Device Identification (UDI). Europe is not alone in this. The concern to make medical technology products safer is also being implemented in other countries. Corresponding initiatives are either being worked on or are in the planning phase. The WHO and other organizations […]
Advantages of a Centralized Data Management System
A single point of truth (SPOT) for data or document management is a must in highly regulated markets combined with increasing digitalization. Even small and mid-sized companies can hardly avoid this if they want to keep up with the market. Therefore, it is important to consider the advantages of a centralized data management system. There […]
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20+ important terms about MDR/UDI
The medical device industry does not have much time left to implement the regulatory requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR). By enforcing such complex regulations, there is a need for clarity on what´s meant by the various terms. Alone in the numerous provisions of the UDI regulations, many expressions need to be known. We […]
All About the UDI Regarding MDR
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is an EU directive that will come into force on 26 May 2021 and represents a further large-scale industry revolution. In addition, to some reclassifications and high demands on data management, Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) on medical devices will also become mandatory. The USA introduced UDI labeling as early as […]