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Unique Device Identifier — UDI — Meaning & Usage

Identifies the carrier containing a medical device’s unique device identification information.

Reference authority
ISO symbols — Boston Scientific reference glossary
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Medical device symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

Identifies the carrier containing a medical device’s unique device identification information. Use the correct issued identifiers and carrier for the device.

Before using this resource

  1. Use the correct issued identifiers and carrier for the device.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

Printing the letters UDI does not create a valid device identifier or barcode.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Unique Device Identifier — UDI?

Printing the letters UDI does not create a valid device identifier or barcode. Use the correct issued identifiers and carrier for the device.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

This image is an identification reference. Use the responsible organisation’s current specification and artwork route for production use.

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