UDI and MU3: What Data Goes in the Item Master?

By AHRMM

Susan Morris, CMRP, FAHRMM, health care executive, Cerner Corporation, explains the different parts of the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) and which part should go into the Item Master. 

This webcast walks through the three FDA-accredited issuing agencies that assign UDIs and explains what information is in the different barcodes and how to read them both electronically and by human sight.

Related Resources

On-Demand Educational Webinars
This webinar discusses the health care supply chain, its strengths and weaknesses. It reviews best practices around the industry, including what…
On-Demand Educational Webinars
This session explains the benefits of implementing the UDI such as immediate device status updates through collaboration with manufacturers and…
Book
Presenting the core concepts and techniques of supply chain management in a clear, concise, and easily readable style, the Third Edition
Podcasts
Hear one provider’s ongoing process of UDI implementation, from deciphering acronyms and educating interdepartmental staff, to working with vendors
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Business continuity ensures that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a serious incident or disaster and encompasses strategic…