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GMDN – Global Medical Device Nomenclature.

GMDN – Global Medical Device Nomenclature

GMDN is a comprehensive set of terms that provides generic descriptors for the identification of all medical device products, comprised of a Term Name, a (numerical) Code and a Definition. GMDN is used for:

  • Data exchange between healthcare stakeholders including manufacturers and regulators
  • Post-market Device safety
  • Supply chain organisation.