Join us for an in-depth webinar designed for medical device manufacturers navigating FDA requirements related to product labeling, traceability, and Unique Device Identification (UDI). Whether you’re preparing your first UDI submission or reassessing your compliance program, this session offers a structured, strategic overview of what the FDA expects—and how to implement it correctly across your device portfolio.
We’ll cover:
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UDI applicability for Class I, II, and III devices
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DI/PI assignment and packaging hierarchy compliance
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FDA labeling standards under 21 CFR Part 801
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Submitting and maintaining records in the GUDID
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Common mistakes that trigger misbranding or enforcement
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Best practices for long-term compliance and audit readiness
Engage directly with our regulatory experts in a live Q&A session and get clarity on the technical and practical challenges of UDI implementation.
For Medical Device Establishments, who must register?
Owners or operators of establishments involved in producing and distributing medical devices intended for the U.S. market must register annually with FDA and pay an annual registration fee.
What information is submitted for medical device establishment registration?
In addition to registering with FDA, most owners or operators of medical device establishments must also submit a list of all devices during their annual registration renewal.
- U.S. Facilities
- Initial importers must identify the manufacturers of the devices they are importing.
- A device must be listed if they fall under the any of the following:
- Contract Manufacturer
- Contract Sterilizer
- Manufacturer
- Relabeler / Repackager
- Remanufacturer
- Reprocessor of Single Use Device
- Specification Developer
- U. S. manufacturer of export only devices
- Non-U.S. Facilities
- Must list devices, provide a U.S. Agent, and identify importers.
Who must provide medical device listings?
In most cases, all medical device establishments required to register with FDA must also submit a complete list of medical devices manufactured for commercial distribution in the U.S. market.
All facilities that fall under any of the following functions:
- Contract Manufacturer
- Contract Sterilizer
- Foreign Exporter
- Manufacturer
- Relabeler / Repackager
- Remanufacturer
- Reprocessor of Single Use Device
- Specification Developer
- U.S. manufacturer of export only devices
What information is submitted for a medical device listing?
Medical device establishments must list any medical device made in the establishment and the activities the device is meant for.
- Company function (activity)
- Device product code
- Proprietary names
- Importer information
What is a master file?
A Master File is a secure, confidential submission of proprietary product data to a regulatory agency, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, or the National Medical Products Association (NMPA) in China.
