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    Global Unique Device Identification Database

    FDA database holding key device identification information for all UDIs.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    GUDID is the U.S. publicly accessible database that contains the device identifier portion of UDIs along with attributes like brand name, version/model, sterilization, MR safety, and more.

    What this means in practice

    Labelers submit GUDID records via FDA's portal or HL7 SPL. Data quality directly affects EHR ingestion, recall lookups, and supply chain integrity.

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    Primary references

    3 sources
    Link health: 2 verified 1 bot-blocked· last checked 2026-05-09
    FDA·2European Commission·1
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      GUDID
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      FDAfda.gov
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      FDA Recalls - Medical Devices
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      FDAfda.gov
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      EUDAMED Public Site
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      European Commissionec.europa.eu

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