“A robust UDI system will significantly enhance product identification, improve the device recall process, and ensure the integrity of the product throughout the transportation process, and most importantly, advance and improve patient safety,” said Dan Sweeney, senior vice president of information and data services at Novation, in the release. “A UDI system also has the potential to generate significant savings for the health care industry through improved efficiencies and automated processes. Given the dramatic changes in finances and urgent patient safety needs, health care organizations and patients will benefit most from a swift implementation of a UDI system.”
Novation, a supply contracting company for the members and affiliates of VHA, UHC, Children’s Hospital Association and Provista, said it has been an advocate of UDI implementation for several years.
FDA issued the proposal on July 3.
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