Industry, Hospital Groups Debate Implementation Deadlines For UDI Rule
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Device industry groups are calling for FDA to extend the timeframes for requiring unique device identifiers on all products to allow firms more time to prepare, while hospitals are urging a shorter implementation timetable to enable earlier use of the system to track devices and recalls.
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