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21 CFR 801.20(a): Label to bear a unique device identifier

PART 801-LABELING · Subpart B-Labeling Requirements for Unique Device Identification

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Citation 21 CFR 801.20(a)
Section Label to bear a unique device identifier
Part PART 801-LABELING
Subpart Subpart B-Labeling Requirements for Unique Device Identification
Subchapter 21 CFR H Medical Devices
Product types cited Devices
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) In general. (1) The label of every medical device shall bear a unique device identifier (UDI) that meets the requirements of this subpart and part 830 of this chapter. (2) Every device package shall bear a UDI that meets the requirements of this subpart and part 830 of this chapter.

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