UDI Explained – Efficiency, Transparency, and Patient Safety

The Unique Device Identification (#UDI) system is often seen as just another regulatory hurdle.
But as Sylvia Reingardt from GS1 Germany explains, UDI is far more than that.

When implemented right, it boosts supply chain efficiency, ensures traceability, and strengthens patient safety proving that compliance can create real business value.

⭐️ Highlights from the interview:

• UDI isn’t a temporary project — it’s part of everyday business in MedTech.

• Global standards enable digital transformation and build trust in products.

• Hospitals already use GS1 barcodes to trace and remove faulty products fast.

Almost half of German manufacturers have implemented UDI yet many SMEs are still finding their way.

💬 How far along is your organization?
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