Understanding the Role of Auto ID in the FDA?s Unique Device Identification (UDI) Initiative

The UDI (Unique Device Identification) program is an initiative from the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA). The goal is to improve the nation’s health by standardizing the marking on medical devices so that all of those involved in their production, distribution, stocking, and usage can readily identify the device in question and get reliable access to critical data concerning its use and history.