HIMSS Word of the Day #056: Unique Device Identifier (UDI)
A unique device identifier (UDI) is a code on a medical device’s label that identifies the specific device model and, when applicable, its lot, serial number, and dates. This post explains how FDA’s UDI system works, what the device and production identifiers contain, how UDIs flow into the EHR and national databases, and why perioperative nurses scan them.