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Australian UDI Database Pre-Production environment: Release notes

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We have established the Australian Unique Device Identification Database (AusUDID). Australia's Unique Device Identification (UDI) system is supported by AusUDID.

This page details enhancements and fixes to the AusUDID Pre-Production environment.

Release: 8 April 2026

Inactive manufacturers previously displayed on UDI records will be removed. No action is required by users.

Area of impactDescription
ARTG AusUDID link
  • Patch applied to resolve system issue affecting ARTG inclusions created on or after 11 March 2026 that resulted in these ARTGs not appearing in the AusUDID.
  • Changes impact all users.
AusUDID Portal
  • Following the patch, the previous update to remove inactive manufacturers details being incorrectly displayed on the ARTG details screen will support all UDI records.
  • Changes impact all users.

Release: 13 February 2026

Changes do not impact existing UDI records in the AusUDID Pre-Production environment.

Area of impactDescription
Grace Period
  • The Grace Period in the AusUDID Pre-Production environment remains at one day to support timely testing of UDI record submissions and the application of UDI Trigger rules and corrections. The Grace Period in the AusUDID Production environment was extended from 7 days to 30 days to allow users additional time to correct errors with their initial data.
All submission methods
  • No changes that impact all the submission methods. See individual submission method notes.
AusUDID Portal
  • Updated to remove inactive manufacturers details being incorrectly displayed on the ARTG details screen.
  • Implemented performance and security enhancements.
  • Changes impact all users.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Removed the ability to submit UDI package configuration changes during Grace Period to prevent errors or loss of package data due to unintended differences in the NPC message. If a UDI package configuration requires change, the changes need to be made using the AusUDID Portal.
  • Resolved issues when submitting a Unit of Use DI for some NPC configurations.
  • Changes impact all users of the NPC channel submission method.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Removed the ability to submit UDI package configuration changes during Grace Period to prevent errors or loss of package data due to unintended differences in HL7 the message. If a UDI package configuration requires change, the changes need to be made using the AusUDID Portal.
  • Changes impact all users of the HL7 SPL channel submission method.
Document updates
  • M2M HL7 SPL – Implementation Package – AusUDID updated to V1.4. with the following documents in the package:
    • M2M HL7 SPL – Read Me First updated to V1.3; references new version of the M2M HL7 SPL – Implementation Specification – AusUDID.
    • M2M HL7 SPL - Implementation Specification – AusUDID updated to V1.4; clarifies the process for changing UDI package configuration information.
  • Changes impact all users of the HL7 SPL channel submission method.

Release: 29 October 2025

Changes do not impact existing UDI records in the AusUDID.

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Various changes to the screens and page flow to enhance system usability including:
    • Changes to mandatory fields and error message prompts
    • Improved accessibility
    • Fixes to commercial distribution functionality
    • Minor wording updates across screens.
  • Updated page header to green in the AusUDID Pre-Production environment for easier identification.
  • Added ability to lookup a Manufacturer’s name or TBS ID that is associated with a Sponsors ARTG inclusion(s) when creating a new record.
  • Improved GMDN browsing experience and updated disclaimer.
  • Resolved browser compatibility issues affecting bulk upload templates.
  • Changes directly impact all users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updated Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template to Version 2.9.
  • Enabled AutoFilter on Excel columns.
  • Removed requirement to validate Manufacturer name, to prevent errors caused by name variations.
  • Changes impact all users of the Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template.
Australian UDI Bulk ARTG to UDI Link Template
  • No changes.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Enabled association of multiple GLNs with sponsors, resolving organisation verification issues during data submission.
  • Changes directly impact all users testing data submission via the NPC.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Added IP whitelisting instructions to the M2M HL7 SPL User Guide.
  • Made minor updates to the M2M HL7 SPL User Guide and M2M HL7 SPL Implementation Specification.
  • Removed requirement for validation of Manufacturer name, to prevent errors caused by variations in name.
  • Changes impact all users testing data submission via HL7 SPL.
All submission methods
  • Minor changes to ‘Software as a Medical Device’ values to align with sentence case style used in AusUDID.
  • Corrected Unit of Use DI optionality when the ‘Direct Marking DI, but exempt?’ and ‘Direct Marking DI different from Primary DI?’ responses are both ‘No’.
  • Changes to allow ‘Direct Marked DI’ to match ‘Primary DI’, ‘Secondary DI’, ‘Direct Marked DI’ or ‘Previous DI’ in another UDI record.
  • Changes directly impact all users.
Document updates
  • Australian UDI Data Dictionary updated to V1.3
  • Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template updated to V2.9
  • M2M HL7 SPL – Read Me First updated to V1.1
  • M2M HL7 SPL – User Guide – AusUDID updated to V1.3
  • M2M HL7 SPL - Implementation Specification – AusUDID updated to V1.3
  • M2M HL7 SPL – SPL Code List – AusUDID – updated to V1.2
  • M2M HL7 SPL - Example HL7 Submission Comprehensive Elements updated to V1.1
  • M2M HL7 SPL - Example HL7 Submission Sponsor updated to V1.1
  • Changes directly impact all users.

Release: 18 July 2025

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Various changes to the screens and page flow to enhance system usability including:
    • Changes to rename tabs and reorder data fields
    • Added descriptions in UDI Management Centre for sponsors and manufacturers
    • Changes to search screens to include additional information
  • Updated the Department name and logo to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
  • Changes directly impact all users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updated Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template to Version 2.8
  • Improved the instructions in the ‘Instructions’ sheet
  • Removed incorrect mandatory label from ‘Device labelled as “Not made with natural rubber latex”’ field
  • Changes impact all users of the Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template.
Australian UDI Bulk ARTG to UDI Link Template
  • Updated Australia UDI Bulk ARTG to UDI Link Template to Version 1.05
  • Updates to URL and file names
  • Minor improvements to the ‘Instructions’ sheet
  • Changes directly impact all users of the Australian UDI Bulk ARTG to UDI Link Template.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • The NPC interface is ready for Pre-Production testing with GS1
  • Updated error messages to provide more specific information
  • Fixed issues including:
    • where omitting a clinical size value was incorrectly defaulting to zero
    • issues identified with replacing existing supporting documents
    • issues identified for ‘Device required to be labelled as “Containing natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber”’ and ‘Device labelled as “Not made with natural rubber latex”’.
  • Changes directly impact all users testing data submission via the NPC.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Fixed minor issues with supporting documentation, change history when processing HL7 SPL messages and package dates
  • Changes impact all users testing data submission via HL7 SPL.
All submission methods
  • Allow Unit of Use DI to be reused across UDI records
  • Changes directly impact all users.

Release: 14 May 2025

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Links to TGA Business Services (TBS) replaced with ‘Sign out’ option.
  • Changes may impact users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Bulk Upload template updated to version 2.7. Users must use the updated version to submit UDI records. Use of previous versions of this template will result in an error.
  • Updated the template to fix errors that are received when optional worksheets are left blank.
  • Changes impacts users using the Bulk Upload submission method.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Support for Machine to Machine HL7 SPL submission method has resumed. Note that any testing must be completed in the AusUDID Pre-Production environment before sending data via HL7 SPL to Production.
  • For more information, please see Machine to Machine (M2M) HL7 SPL.
  • Changes impacts users using the HL7 SPL submission method.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • The National Product Catalogue submission method continues to be unavailable.
Supporting Documents functionality
  • Added supporting document type ‘Instructions for Use (IFU)’. Users can now add IFUs to the AusUDID.
  • Changes impacts users using the supporting document functionality.

 

Release: 28 March 2025

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Useability improvements – updates to page headings, menu labels and on-screen text
  • Device Overview page – removed device status and made changes to display of ARTG details
  • Device History page – added organisation name for each history entry
  • About AusUDID page – minor editorial changes
  • Browse by GMDN feature re-enabled
  • Supporting Documents – removed IFU from available document types
  • AusUDID page footer – added links to terms of use and disclaimers
  • Device export files – updated display of GMDN definition in device export files
  • CSV export files – fixed an issue with device commercial distribution end date in the file
  • Changes may directly impact all users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updated to Version 2.6
  • Changes may directly impact users.
Australian UDI Bulk ARTG to UDI Link Template
  • Updated to Version 1.04
  • Changes may directly impact users.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Full system and regression testing is still underway as at time of this release.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Full system and regression testing is still underway as at time of this release.

Release: 31 January 2025

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Updates to History tab to not display user names and ensure update actions are shown correctly.
  • Minor fixes and enhancements and improvements to system performance.
  • Note that there is a known issue with the Browse by GMDN feature when searching for devices. This will be resolved in a future release.
  • Changes may directly impact all users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updates to the Bulk Upload Microsoft Excel template (v2.4) to:
    • Address an issue with the Sterilisation dropdown
    • Address an issue where isKit was the only missing mandatory field
    • Include additional validation where conflicting values are provided for Unit of Use DI and Direct Marked DI
    • More comprehensively display field validation error messages
    • Address minor theming inconsistencies.
  • Changes directly impact all users. All users must download the new version of the Bulk Upload Microsoft Excel template (V2.4) from the AusUDID. You will not be able to upload data if you use an older template.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • No change, noting full system and regression testing is still underway as at time of this release.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • No change, noting full system and regression testing is still underway as at time of this release.

Release: 27 November 2024

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID data
  • Remove all UDI record data from the Pre-Production environment.
  • Changes directly impact all users.
AusUDID Portal
  • User interface updated to support multiple sponsor functionality.
  • Edit function automatically switches to a Correction when a trigger field is changed, or when a common field is changed on a Multiple Sponsor record
  • Incomplete mandatory fields now highlighted in red
  • ARTG ID text (not a link) shown when a UDI record is linked to a Cancelled ARTG record
  • Removal of Scan a Barcode functionality.
  • Removal of Device History changes diff viewer
  • Full system and regression testing completed on this functionality
  • Changes may directly impact all users.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updates to the Bulk Upload Excel template (v2.3) to incorporate new and changed data fields and to apply editorial updates
  • Updates to the Bulk ARTG Excel template (v1.03) to apply editorial updates
  • Full system and regression testing completed on this functionality.
  • Changes directly impact all users. All users must download the current version of the Excel templates from the AusUDID.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Development changes for multiple sponsor functionality
  • Note that full system and regression testing has not been undertaken on this functionality as at time of release.
  • Changes directly impact users of the Machine to Machine HL7 SPL submission method.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Development changes for multiple sponsor functionality
  • Note that full system and regression testing has not been undertaken on this functionality as at time of release.
  • Changes directly impact users of the NPC submission method.
Data Model
  • UDI Record - Version Timestamp, Version Number and Version Status added to support recording versioning and channel information
  • Revised to support multiple sponsors functionality. Refer to Data Dictionary v0.9 for full details of the current data elements implemented across all 4 submission methods.
  • https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-04/ausudid-data-dictionary.xlsx
  • Changes will directly impact all users.
Multiple Sponsor
  • Modified edit rules for which role can edit some data elements in a multiple sponsor scenario
  • UDI record updates – devices are no longer restricted to a single sponsor during Grace Period. When multiple sponsors are associated with a UDI record, changes to common fields outside of Grace Period require a Correction.
  • Sponsor-specific fields – Catalogue Number, ARTG, Supporting Documents, Device Commercial Distribution End Dates and Package Commercial Distribution End Dates. These can be modified by a sponsor at any time without the use of a Correction
  • Manufacturer Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) and device risk class are optional and can be different to the values stored on the corresponding ARTG inclusion. These will be included in sponsor views and downloads. No sponsor supplied GMDN and device risk class will be included in public views or downloads
  • Packaging – modified to record the manufacturer's standard packaging configurations as well as sponsor-specific packaging configurations
  • Catalogue number - changed from a single-entry field to multiple, allowing for different catalogue numbers for each sponsor. Each catalogue number is associated with a single ARTG
  • Commercial Distribution End Date - changed from a single-entry field to multiple, supporting different distribution dates for each sponsor. Each date is associated with a single ARTG
  • Package Commercial Distribution End Date - changed from a single-entry field to multiple, supporting different packaging for each sponsor. Each Date is associated with a single ARTG
  • Changes may directly impact all users.

Release: 9 May 2024

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • New functionality to link your ARTG from the ARTG details page on the device viewer.
  • A ‘back to search results’ link is now incorporated into several site pages to preserve navigation and search history.
  • Sort order is now maintained when exporting search results from the devices search screen.
  • Addition of a confirmation screen when cancelling a device’s scheduled publishing.
  • Minor name changes of various export files to make the presentation of dates consistent.
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Version number of the bulk upload excel template is now verified upon upload.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Additional validation has been added for the Author Code within HL7 SPL messages.
  • The environment name (for example, Pre-Production) has been added in the HL7 SPL response header.
  • Allow immediate publishing of HL7 SPL records if a future publish date was provided and then updated to a current or past date in a subsequent message.
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • We have fixed an issue that prevented an ARTG from being replaced or added via NPC.

Release: 3 May 2024

Area of impactDescription
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Fix issue where AusUDID is removing leading zeroes from the GLN, resulting in invalid NPC response message being returned to GS1. Leading zeroes will now be retained for the GLN
  • Changes will not impact users of other submission methods.

Release: 14 March 2024

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Disallow manually entering past dates to be used as future publish dates
  • Fix issue with undesirable table sorting after correction request
  • Update to About/Confidentiality UDI Page
  • Updated Microsoft Excel Bulk Upload template
  • Fix issue of filtering of content for the delta download files not being applied
  • Changes will directly impact users.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Added timestamp in M2M error messages
  • Amendments to Restricted number of uses field
  • Amendments to DI and GMDN Codes
  • Improvements to Author, OIDs and document effective time
  • Removed reference to PrimaryDI when reusing SetID
  • Enforce document root
  • Fix incorrect error when brand name is left blank
  • Improvements to validation rules for PrimaryDI, SecondaryDI and Direct Marking fields
  • Fix validation error messages for Single Use
  • Fix error message when providing more than one PreviousDI
  • Fix error messages for Manufacturer Commercial Distribution End Date field
  • Fix error message for Device Size Text Clinical Size
  • Creation of AusUDID XSD. Added API enforcement of schema
  • SetID/Version number feature
  • Validate PackageDI Issuing Agency matches the Primary
  • Disallow complete removal of ARTG IDs during Grace Period
  • Fix to Author section of M2M message
  • Disallow use of Correction reason in non-correction requests
  • Changes will directly impact users. 
National Product Catalogue (NPC) submission method
  • Minor fix for NPC numeric fields
  • Fix for reference data for Device Classes
  • Minor fix with UOM error messages
  • Improvements to corrections when organisation has multiple agents
  • Improved validation of Information Provider section.
  • Changes will directly impact users. 
Supporting Documents functionality
  • ARTG Centric Supporting Documents Search on Manage Documents page
  • Fix validation issues for Supporting Document dates, use AEST for validation purposes
  • M2M: If existing documents are not included after Grace Period, they are removed
  • Changes will directly impact users. 
Grace Period
  • Change Grace Period to 1 day
  • Amendment to make records within Grace Period visible to the public
  • Changes will directly impact users. 
All submission methods
  • Complete removal of ContainsDEHP field
  • Changes will directly impact users.

Release: 30 November 2023

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID platform architecture
  • Upgraded to improve security and resilience.
  • Changes will not directly impact users.

Release: 3 November 2023

Area of impactDescription
Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template
  • Updated to version 1.7.
  • Updated template incorporates the latest reference value changes and a new Direct Marked DI Issuer column.
  • The number of UDI records per file increased to 200.
  • Changes will directly impact users.
All submission methods
  • Direct Marked DI is not allowed to contain a value if “Device Subject to Direct Marking (DM) but Exempt” is True.
  • If Direct Marked DI is provided, Direct Marked DI Issuing Agency must also be provided as it may or may not be the same as the Primary DI Issuing Agency.
  • If Device Count is greater than one, then either a Unit of Use DI or Direct Marking DI can be provided, but not both.
  • “Software in a Medical Device” renamed to “Medical Device incorporating software”.
  • “Restricted number of uses” renamed “Restricted Number of Reuses” and validation amended to “Must be a number between 1 and 999999 if Single Use is No, else leave blank”.
  • “Commercial Distribution End Date” renamed “Manufacturer Commercial Distribution End Date”.
  • “Package Commercial Distribution End Date” renamed “Manufacturer Package Commercial Distribution End Date”.
  • “Contains DEHP?” renamed as “Device labelled as contains DEHP?”
  • Changes will directly impact users.
Corrections functionality
  • Users may now request a correction via the portal for the Machine to Machine (M2M) and National Product Catalogue (NPC) channels.
  • Once a correction request is submitted, the next record update on the selected channel sent by the requestor organisation will automatically be treated as a correction.
  • Changes will directly impact users.

Release: 28 September 2023

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Introduction of Corrections functionality via the Online Portal.
  • Users now able to use ‘Make a Correction’ functionality via the Online Portal.
  • Any data submitted into AusUDID Pre-Production will now have a 7-day window in which changes can be applied before the trigger rules apply.
  • Feedback module removed. Users now unable to submit feedback via the module.
  • Updated Manufacturer Editor to provide clearer user experience.
  • Updated ARTG Editor to provide a clearer user experience.
  • Changes will directly impact users.
HL7 SPL submission method
  • Introduction of Machine to Machine HL7 SPL to the platform. Users now able to submit data via this channel.
  • Changes will directly impact users.

Release: 20 July 2023

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Changes to device records to require an ARTG to be present on the record for the record to appear in public search results.
  • Changes will directly impact users.
All submission methods
  • Additional validation error if both “Device contains Latex” and “Device does not contain Latex” are selected.
  • Changes will directly impact users.
Supporting Documents functionality
  • Introduction of dedicated Supporting Documents section in the Device Creator and Editor.
  • Documents can be accessed via the Find Supporting Documents tab in the menu bar.
  • Changes will directly impact users.

Release: 15 June 2023

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Portal
  • Updated ‘About AusUDID’ page to reflect Pre-Production environment.
  • Updated ‘Confidentiality Undertaking’ page to reflect Pre-Production environment.
  • Updated the Device Create/Edit screens to relocate the ARTG Editor. ARTG Editor now in its own dedicated section which appears prior to the manufacturer linking screen.
  • Added validation rule to make ARTG required for sponsor/manufacturer organisations who enter a different manufacturer to their own organisation.
  • Changes will directly impact users.

Release: 1 March 2023

Area of impactDescription
AusUDID Pre-Production environment
  • Platform cleared of test data in preparation for external use.
  • Changes will not directly impact users.
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