MDCG guidance

MDCG 2026-5: Position Paper: UDI assignment between manufacturers and distributors

MDCG guidance · Unique Device Identifier (UDI) · July 2026

Key facts

Reference MDCG 2026-5
Title Position Paper: UDI assignment between manufacturers and distributors
Topic Unique Device Identifier (UDI)
Published July 2026
Document health.ec.europa.eu

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