Wall Street Journal

Medical Device ID Effort Hits Snag

A new method of tracking medical device malfunctions, the unique device identification (UDI) number, may lead to a curb in malfunctions of lifesaving devices such as the personal defibrillator. The ...
MD&M East

Building a Better Supply Chain Through Unique Device Identification

The healthcare supply chain has seen its share of ups and downs this year. In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, product shortages were exacerbated by a lack of supply-chain visibility.
FiercePharma

Novation Submits Comments to FDA in support of Unique Device Identification Rule

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 6, Novation submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the implementation of a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system ...
Becker's ASC

Premier Issues Statement on Legislation to Require Medical Device ID System

Members of the Premier alliance applaud recently introduced legislation that would require implementation of a unique device identification system for medical devices to improve medical device safety.
The National Law Review

FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Unique Medical Device Identification

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Business Wire

Vascular Quality Initiative and Symmetric Health Solutions Partner to Improve Medical Device Identification Accuracy

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Society for Vascular Surgery® Vascular Quality Initiative® (SVS VQI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving vascular quality within hospitals and outpatient ...
Wall Street Journal

Medical Device ID Effort Hits Snag

The ideal way to protect the public from hazardous medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration says, is a brand-specific identification number on devices like implanted heart defibrillators and ...