Unique Device Identifier

Defined in Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

Definitions over time (2)

1. 24/04/2020 – today applies on 11/11/2026 Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘Unique Device Identifier’ (‘UDI’) means a series of numeric or alphanumeric characters that is created through internationally accepted device identification and coding standards and that allows unambiguous identification of specific devices on the market;

2. 05/05/2017 – 25/05/2017 Article 2, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘Unique Device Identifier’ (‘UDI’) means a series of numeric or alphanumeric characters that is created through internationally accepted device identification and coding standards and that allows unambiguous identification of specific devices on the market;

Used in (2 places in 2 provisions on 11/11/2026)

Medical Device Regulation (MDR) (2 in 2)

Article 2 · Annex VI