Singapore Consults On Medtech UDI System

New UDI system to be enforced in biennial stages, starting in 17 months’ time

Singapore’s devices regulator is seeking comments on recently issued draft guidance on a medical device Unique Device Identification system.

Patient Safety in block letters

The Medical Devices Branch of Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is seeking public comment on draft guidance, issued on 25 May, that aims to provide clarity on regulatory requirements for Singapore’s new Unique Device Identification (UDI) system.

A standardized product identification code and a system to track devices throughout the supply chain and health care system will...

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