Makers Of Medical Procedure Kits May Have To Slap A UDI On Their Contents Under Final FDA Guidance
Executive Summary
The US agency's guidance says not every medical procedure kit is a so-called "convenience kit" whose contents can be exempted from Unique Device Identification labeling. The document also points out that devices used to replenish a first-aid kit should include UDI.
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