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21 CFR 801.40(a): Form of a unique device identifier

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

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Citation 21 CFR 801.40(a)
Section Form of 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) Every unique device identifier (UDI) must meet the technical requirements of § 830.20 of this chapter. The UDI must be presented in two forms: (1) Easily readable plain-text, and (2) Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technology.

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