FDA Guidance: Industry May Use Legacy Codes Until 2021
Executive Summary
A final guidance document issued Aug. 30 will allow manufacturers to keep using legacy codes, such as National Health Related Item Codes and National Drug Code numbers, until Sept. 24, 2021. The agency previously indicated all legacy codes should be removed from device packaging by Sept. 24, 2018, at the latest.
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