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Medical device reforms: Establishment of a Unique Device Identification system
Strengthened patient safety through the establishment of a UDI database for medical devices.
Project overview
On 6 October, as part of the 2020-2021 Budget, the Australian Government announced it will establish a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices.
The UDI system will be administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the information can be used to support tracking and tracing of medical devices to enable timely clinical and regulatory actions if medical device safety issues are identified.
Establishment of the UDI system, and making the data available to the healthcare and product supply chain systems, will enhance Australia's ability to trace medical devices and strengthen Australia's post-market medical device adverse event system.
The TGA will engage across the broader health system to inform the establishment of the database - from supply, procurement and distribution through to clinical use, patients, consumers and registries.
The consultation process includes ongoing consultation through papers and stakeholder engagement through workshops and discussions. The TGA will engage broadly across the health system, from supply, procurement and distribution through to clinical use, patients and consumers, registries and the use of device information for post-market analysis and research.
Consultations
Consultation | Status |
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Proposal to introduce a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices in Australia |
Consultation closed February 2019 |
Exploring options for the introduction of an Australian Unique Device Identification (UDI) System |
Consultation closed 24 December 2020 |
For more information see Consultations and reviews.
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For more information about other reforms visit Medical devices reforms.