In the pharmaceutical industry, how to efficiently complete UDI coding?

With the promotion and implementation of unique identification of medical devices across the country, more and more medical device companies have begun to implement UDI. So, what is UDI? How to print UDI on medical devices?

What is UDI?

Unique Device Identification (UDI) is an identity given to a medical device throughout its life cycle and is its only 'ID card' in the product supply chain.

UDI code encoding composition

The unique identification of medical devices includes product identification and production identification, that is, UDI = product identification (DI) + production identification (PI).

Among them, the product identification (DI) is a unique code that identifies the registrant/filer, the medical device model specification and packaging, and is the static information of the product; the production identification (PI) is composed of codes for information related to the production process of the medical device. According to Regulatory and practical application requirements can include medical device serial numbers, production batch numbers, production dates, expiration dates, etc., which are dynamic information about the product.

The role of UDI code

The global adoption of a unified and standardized UDI will help improve supply chain transparency and operational efficiency; help reduce operating costs; help realize information sharing and exchange; help monitor adverse events and recall problematic products, improve the quality of medical services, and protect patients Safety.

The process of UDI code generation is roughly divided into the following steps:

1. Determine the products that require UDI codes

2. Select a code-issuing agency to apply for UDI (code-issuing agencies include GS1, ZIIOT, and Alibaba Health)

3. Regulatory agencies declare relevant information

4. Select the appropriate coding scheme and manufacturer, and print the generated UDI code on the medical device

UDI code assignment method

Coding is an important link in the implementation of UDI. For enterprises, they not only need to have a sufficient understanding of the current production process, but also need to understand various aspects such as product packaging material characteristics, equipment suitability, and UDI label quality. Choosing the corresponding coding equipment can effectively improve production efficiency and reduce production costs, ensuring clear and identifiable markings.

Common UDI coding equipment includes laser printers, UV inkjet printers, and thermal foam inkjet printers. It is recommended to use a UV inkjet printer. Arojet K-1 wide-format inkjet printing equipment can quickly code on a variety of materials.

Product advantages:

Industrial piezoelectric nozzle: suitable for harsh industrial environments and more precise printing

Wide range of printing content: the width of a single nozzle reaches 108mm, 8 nozzles can be seamlessly spliced, and multiple nozzles can print at the same time, effectively improving production efficiency

Fast speed and good effect: speed 0-75 meters/minute, high definition of marking

Rich printing content: capable of printing UDI codes, anti-counterfeiting traceability codes, variable QR codes, barcodes, LOGOs, text, numbers, patterns and other identifications

Wide range of applications: suitable for paper, plastic, metal, glass, ceramics and other materials

High flexibility: Use computer software for editing and data processing, no need for plate making, just print and dry

Green and environmentally friendly: Using environmentally friendly UV ink, it can inkjet print various variable information on various materials with high adhesion.

Accurate positioning: The system uses an encoder to detect the speed of the platform, making the system positioning accurate and the printing quality more stable. It can be used with various platforms such as rolls and sheets.

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