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EUDAMED Timeline: Mandatory Use by Q4 2025
As a company, we didn’t do business with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). Our strategy was to have a direct relationship with the customer. However, with UDI data, that changed.
Providing UDI data to Hospitals & GPOs Part 3
As a company, we didn’t do business with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). Our strategy was to have a direct relationship with the customer. However, with UDI data, that changed.
Providing UDI data to Hospitals & GPOs Part 2
Shortly after the FDA published the deadline for submitting UDI product information for Class II devices, I received an email from one of our sales representatives asking for help in submitting UDI data to one of our clients, a healthcare network consisting of several hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and a university health center.
Providing UDI data to Hospitals & GPOs Part 1
As with most medical device companies, our journey into the world of UDI began with the introduction of new FDA requirements to publish product data with a unique number assigned to the product, such as a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), in the FDA database.
Innovit Client Completes M2M Tests with AusUDID and EUDAMED
Innovit is thrilled to announce that one of our customers, a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics, was the first to successfully complete M2M testing with AusUDID and one of the first to also successfully complete M2M EUDAMED testing.
The 12 Most Important Steps to Global UDI Compliance
The Staggering Number of Global UDI Requirements Demand Immediate Action in 2023 The importance of accurately managing product data is evident in healthcare. After all, most of these products have a direct impact on people's health: Things like...
Onward! A Review of 2022 Meets an Exciting Outlook for 2023 (Part 2)
Welcome back! If you missed our 2022 re-cap in part one of this blog series, you can find it here. If you’re already caught up…
Onward! A Review of 2022 Meets an Exciting Outlook for 2023 (Part 1)
Medical Device Manufacturers in the US have many questions as the Dec 8, 2022 GUDID compliance deadline approaches. This blog will answer some of the most common questions, and ensure everyone has the answers they need to begin their journey toward the FDA’s GUDID Class I Compliance.
FDA Class I GUDID Compliance Regulation FAQ’s
Medical Device Manufacturers in the US have many questions as the Dec 8, 2022 GUDID compliance deadline approaches. This blog will answer some of the most common questions, and ensure everyone has the answers they need to begin their journey toward the FDA’s GUDID Class I Compliance.
9-Steps to GUDID Class I Medical Device Compliance
Australia is establishing a unique identification system for medical devices and its regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued several updates regarding Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations, Essential Principles for compliance requirements and guidelines for active medical devices.
Brazil’s UDI Update: ANVISA plans major medical device registration updates
Brazil’s medical device market regulator, ANVISA announced major updates to its Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors (RDC) 185/2001.
Australian Unique Device Identification (UDI) Framework: Medical Device UDI Implementation, Essential Principles Guidance
Australia is establishing a unique identification system for medical devices and its regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued several updates regarding Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations, Essential Principles for compliance requirements and guidelines for active medical devices.
Unlocking & Empowering your Understanding of the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) – Part 2
Getting Started With the GDSN In our previous blog, we discussed what the GDSN is. In today’s blog, we’ll go over what companies can expect and should prepare for when starting their GDSN journey. As with any journey, how you start can make...
Unlocking & Empowering your Understanding of the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) – Part 1
Sharing information about products and devices is a cornerstone of modern supply chains, regulatory compliance departments and ecommerce platforms. There are several options to facilitate this sharing, from point-to-point implementations to more dispersed methods that allow multiple connections to utilize the same information, such as the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN).
FDA Issues Final Guidance on UDI Compliance Requirements and Extends Enforcement Deadline
On July 22, the FDA posted its final guidance regarding Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) submission requirements for certain Class I devices considered consumer health products. The guidance document, “Unique Device...
Let us help you on the path to UDI Compliance for FDA with Innovit’s GUDID Reference Center
Are you preparing for the FDA’s enforcement of UDI labeling and GUDID (Global Unique Device Identification Database) data submission requirements for Class I and unclassified devices, coming up in September 2022?
We’re Excited To Be Back In Person! Announcing Innovit’s 2022 Event Calendar
As we look ahead with optimism to traveling again in the coming year, with some expected bumps along the way, we’re thrilled to share Innovit’s return to in-person events in 2022! No doubt we’ve all gained some new appreciation for ‘real’...
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...
Start your Class I FDA GUDID data submission journey with these initial steps!
It’s hard to believe we’re more than halfway through January! You should be thinking and planning for the FDA’s GUDID compliance deadline for Class I medical devices. September 24, 2022 is just around the corner! Time certainly flies – and...
Introducing Innovit’s EUDAMED Reference Center
As a medical device provider one of the biggest changes on the horizon will be the new EU requirements for product information, as well as the FDA’s GUDID compliance deadline for Class I medical devices. Even the most experienced companies...
Innovit’s 2021 Recap and a Look Ahead!
2022 is almost here and the holiday season is in full flight! As another turbulent year comes to an end, the team at Innovit took a moment to reflect on the past year while also looking ahead with zeal and optimism. Though agility and...
Your New Year’s Resolution! Five easy steps for Risk Class I data submissions to FDA GUDID!
With the new year almost upon us, the FDA's GUDID compliance deadline for Class I medical devices must now be met with urgency. September 24, 2022 is just around the corner! In an effort to help the industry remain focused on COVID-19 response...
Gain market insight & a deeper understanding of EUDAMED requirements. Join the EUDAMED Leadership Council!
Innovit is excited to announce the formation of a EUDAMED Leadership Council Group on LinkedIn which includes participants from a number of leading medical device manufacturers including Arthrex, B. Braun, Bio-Rad, Medtronic, 3M,...
Introducing MDM.Cloud
We’re excited to introduce you to Innovit’s next-generation solution, MDM.cloud for the Australian market! Current iICE Validator customers can take advantage of our MDM.cloud system upgrade NOW! MDM.cloud for NPC was initially created for...
Device Registration ‘is live’ for voluntary UDI data submission
Last week, the European Commission announced the successful launch of its EUDAMED “Device Registration” and “NBs & Certificate” modules (Production release “v2.0 - September version” was deployed). The EUDAMED UDI/Device Registration and NBs...
Webinar: Key Insights from Innovit’s Early EUDAMED Testing & Post Go-Live Feedback
The ever-changing EUDAMED compliance landscape has been flushed with uncertainty. And, although the deadline delays may have come as a welcomed relief to some organizations, the mandate to comply is inevitable! As one of the few vendors granted...
Tackling the Transition of GHX from UDI & EUDAMED Compliance — at the Same Time
GHX, a GDSN data pool and EDI solution provider, will phase out support for their GUDID Submission Service by December 2021, and do not have plans to provide a EUDAMED compliance solution. If you’re a medical device labeler submitting device data...
Q&A: Is GDSN a Viable Option to Submit Data to EUDAMED?
EUDAMED timelines are quickly approaching, and UDI data preparation is no easy task. Preparing early with a master data strategy will make all the difference when mandates for EUDAMED and other health authorities come due. A large component of...
EUDAMED Implementation and Roll-Out Timeline Update
The European Commission recently sent out an update on the plan for implementation and roll-out of EUDAMED, as it stands today. Changes to the implementation timeline of different modules, and how they will affect the application of each aspect of...
FREE Early Access to the EUDAMED Test Environment!
Innovit is Excited to Announce Our EUDAMED.cloud Test Environment! To the best of our knowledge, we are the only company offering free access to a EUDAMED testing environment for all medical device manufacturers – helping you stay ahead of the...
Global UDI Syndication Hub: Comparing Two Data Flow Models
First things first. What exactly is a Data Flow Model? A data flow model is 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...
An Important Milestone for the Medical Device Community: EU’s MDR-day has Arrived!
After four years of transition followed by a global pandemic in 2020, we reached a regulatory milestone on May 26, 2021 for Medical Device manufacturers in the European Union – with Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 finally taking effect. Yesterday, being the date of application of EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) marks an important event for the medical devices market.
Three Ways that Innovit is Leading the Charge in Healthcare Compliance
Today, medical device manufacturers are facing a wide array of data compliance demands from healthcare providers, and national regulators including the European Commission, FDA and China’s NMPA. With the introduction of GUDID and now EUDAMED,...
Country-Specific UDI Compliance – Staying Up to Date on Changing Deadlines
UDI Timeline: A progression of UDI compliance regulations and deadlines. One thing in healthcare is certain: patient safety and quality of care will continue to drive change in the healthcare market. UDI regulations support this objective and...
EUDAMED State of Play – New Playground Available for EUDAMED Device Registration and NBs & Certificates modules
What’s New? EUDAMED go-live date is still scheduled for May 2022. But you may recall that in order to ensure a smooth and effective implementation, the EU Commission provides a “EUDAMED playground.” It’s currently available for both manual web-...
Innovit Q&A: M2M Testing – What it means and why it’s important.
Medical Device Regulation (MDR) are a set of recent European regulations aimed to enhance patient safety and modernize public health. Published in May 2017 by the European Commission (EU COM), they are an overhaul and expansion of the MDD (Medical...
Part IV – Mayo Clinic: Improving Strategic Supply with Trusted Data
How triggering automated workflows in EHR systems with accurate clinical data ensures patient safety and transparency. Electronic medical (or health) records (EMR/EHRs) have had a positive effect on patient care and the work lives of healthcare...
Part III – Mayo Clinic: Improving Strategic Supply with Trusted Data
Guaranteeing Supply for Critical Items During Extraordinary Events (e.g. COVID-19) No matter what the circumstance – be it regional natural disaster or worldwide pandemic - healthcare providers must be prepared to tackle supply shortages or...
Part II – Mayo Clinic: Improving Strategic Supply with Trusted Data
Consistency of Categorization to Facilitate Clinical Analysis There currently are over 20 different Classification and Nomenclature Systems used across the world for the classification of products in the healthcare sector which are used to...
Part I – Mayo Clinic: Improving Strategic Supply with Trusted Data
Product Data Standardization for Substitutes Analysis Healthcare providers are interested in maximizing clinical performance and improving patient experience. So, choosing the right medical product for a given procedure is critical for...
EUDAMED: Playground Testing Update
EUDAMED go-live date is still scheduled for May 2022. In order to ensure a smooth and effective implementation, the EU COM is providing a “EUDAMED playground” available for both manual web‑based user access and an automated M2M...
How Does the GDSN Work?
Globally, the medical device manufacturing sector continues to grow steadily due to aging populations in developed economies, growing health concerns and the acceleration of digital health. But like any industry, growth requires the ability to...
GUDID Data Submission Services: 3 Potential Risks
As a medical device manufacturer, you are required to submit product data to the GUDID in order meet UDI compliance requirements. If your company markets relatively few products in America, you may simply choose to do so by uploading spreadsheets...
Optical Medical Device Manufacturers – GUDID & UDI – Are You Prepared?
Global Ophthalmic Medical Devices – Meeting Market Demands According to the Vision Council of America, approximately 75% of adults use some sort of vision correction. And with the rising number of retail chain stores, optometrists and opticians,...
UDI Submission for China NMPA
Despite frequent and rapid changes in the regulation process, companies cannot ignore the value of bringing medical devices to the Chinese market. It is a potential high-growth area for many global medical device manufacturers. So, if you’re a...
EUDAMED and GUDID – What’s Changed?
The European Database for Medical Devices (EUDAMED) EU MDR, the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation is intended to support both pre-market product registration processes and post-market surveillance & vigilance activities by national...
Making Decisions in a COVID-19 World: Why Trusted Data Matters
Mistake by Florida on child COVID-19 rate raises the question: Can Florida's numbers be trusted? “It’s unacceptable to publish information that changes so dramatically that it warrants explanation, and then to not provide any...
FDA Delays UDI Deadline for Class I Devices to September 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance regarding Unique Device Identification (UDI) compliance dates for Class I and unclassified medical devices. Effective immediately, the FDA has postponed GUDID (Global UDI...
EU-MDR Date of Application – Postponed…
The European Parliament has formally voted and adopted the amendment of its Medical Device Regulation (MDR) date of application. The Parliament has tabled and supported the four technical amendments proposed...
GUDID and UDI – Are You Prepared?
The Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) is a database administered by the FDA that will serve as a reference catalog for every medical device with an identifier. Unique Device Identification (UDI) is a system to mark and identify...