FAQ: Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID)

FAQ: Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID)

What is GUDID? GUDID is an acronym for the Global Unique Device Identification Database — a central repository of detailed medical device information created by the US FDA.  It is often pronounced “Good ID”.  The GUDID system was implemented as a component of the...
Global UDI Syndication Hub: Comparing Two Data Flow Models

Global UDI Syndication Hub: Comparing Two Data Flow Models

First things first.  What exactly is a Data Flow Model? A data flow model is a diagrammatic representation of the flow and exchange of data within a system. Data flow models are used to graphically represent the flow of data in an information system by describing the...