A Unique Device Identifier (UDI) is an individualized alphanumeric signature associated with a single medical device. Since 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated the placement of ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a long-awaited rule on Friday requiring companies to include codes on medical devices that will allow regulators to track the products, monitor ...

Every medical device has its own unique code, allowing manufacturers to keep track of their products once they enter the market. But while these codes are critical for recalling faulty devices or ...