The construction of the UDI system can simplify the inventory management, procurement and logistics process of medical devices. Through automatic identification and data collection, manual operation errors and data inconsistencies are reduced, and work efficiency is improved. At the same time, the UDI code can also promote information sharing and collaborative work, and improve the transparency and efficiency of medical device chain management.
What is UDI
UDI (Unique Device Identification) is the abbreviation of unique identification of medical devices, which is a series of numbers, letters and/or symbols created based on standards, including product identification and production identification, for the unique identification of medical devices.
Composition of UDI
1.Device Identifier (DI):Information used to uniquely identify a medical device product, including manufacturer, model, lot number, etc.
2.Production Identifier (PI):It is used to identify the specific manufacturing batch information of the medical device product, such as the date of manufacture, serial number, etc.
The role of the UDI system
1.Improve the traceability of medical device managementThe UDI system can give a unique identification code to the medical device to realize the tracking and management of the entire life cycle of the medical device. In the event of a medical malpractice, quality issue, or safety incident, the affected medical device batches can be quickly and accurately located through the UDI code for recall and handling, protecting patient safety.
2.Improving the safety of medical device management:UDI systems can help healthcare organizations accurately identify and verify the authenticity and compliance of medical devices. By scanning the UDI code, medical professionals can obtain detailed information about medical devices, such as manufacturer, model specifications, expiration date, etc., to ensure that the medical devices used meet quality and safety standards, thereby improving patient safety.
3.Improve the efficiency of medical device managementThe application of the UDI system can simplify the inventory management, procurement, and logistics processes of medical devices. Through automatic identification and data collection, manual operation errors and data inconsistencies are reduced, and work efficiency is improved. At the same time, the UDI code can also promote information sharing and collaborative work, and improve the transparency and efficiency of medical device chain management.
4.Supporting healthcare decision-making and policy development:The large amount of medical device data generated by the UDI system can be used for statistical analysis, quality control, research, and policy development. Accurate data support can help medical institutions and regulatory departments make more scientific decisions and promote continuous improvement and innovation in medical device management.
The UDI system integrates medical device usage information into the operation of the data system, identifies medical devices with adverse events, develops solutions to reported issues more quickly, enables focused and effective safety communication, and securely accesses the original** with clear device marking information.