Medical device reforms: Introduction to the Unique Device Identifier

This is the third webinar in a series presented by the CEC on its Medical Device Governance Program (MDGP). The program is intended to guide healthcare professionals on the Medical Device Reforms devised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The TGA's reforms include a strategy on post-market surveillance, the purpose of which is to strengthen the monitoring and follow up of devices for better patient safety.

A UDI system will be introduced under the reforms that will, in the event of a medical device safety issue, allow for quicker identification and notification to healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals and patients. This will also assist in determining subsequent clinical and non-clinical actions to be undertaken.

The aim of this webinar is to support healthcare professionals and health services in this process by introducing the UDI system and the new responsibilities required of them.

The 30-minute webinars (same content in each) on Wednesday 1 May 2024, will take place at 11 am and 2:30 pm and cover the following topics:

• what is a UDI and how will it improve patient safety
• UDI adoption and use in healthcare settings
• new responsibilities of healthcare professionals and health services.

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