GMDN Agency

The GMDN Agency is responsible for the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) used to identify medical devices.

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What is GMDN?

The GMDN provides terms which name and group all medical device products and can be used to exchange medical device information and support patient safety.
Using GMDN

Find information on how to get codes, use our data and hear why MHRA is championing the GMDN as the standard for naming and grouping medical devices.
Membership Benefits

Depending on the membership plan you select, additional features are available to the user. Click here to view the benefits and how to access them.
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GMDN Code of Good Practice for Manufacturers

An article about our suggested Code of Good Practice for Manufacturers written by Chinaniso Majoni, Senior Nomenclature Developer & Quality Lead at the GMDN Agency

16 May 2023
Why global harmonisation of medical device nomenclature matters

CEO Blog by Deniz Bruce

10 May 2023 · Feature
What you need from a medical device nomenclature

A feature on the requirements of a medical device nomenclature written by Edward Glenn, Senior Nomenclature Developer & Business Development Lead at the GMDN Agency

14 Apr 2023 · Feature
GMDN copyright protects data integrity for all our stakeholders

The GMDN Agency owns the copyright to the GMDN as this helps us protect and maintain data integrity for all

31 Mar 2023