FDA's UDI Database Goes Live This Month By Accepting Accounts

FDA's database of unique device identifiers will go live for manufacturers this month, opening the gates for the massive medical device tracking system to be put in place. Manufacturers will have to open an account with FDA under the Global UDI Database (GUDID) so they can submit all the information about their devices. The agency will accept submissions for Class III devices categorized as implantable, life-supporting and life-sustaining (I/LS/LS) starting in January and will subsequently open channels for Class II...