GMDN Agency

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

Services

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.
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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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News

GMDN Agency attends IMDRF Stakeholder Forum and Management Committee Meeting

The GMDN Agency CEO, Deniz Bruce, and Senior Clinical Lead, Dr Barry Daniels, attended the IMDRF (International Medical Device Regulators Forum) Meeting

28 Mar 2023
Update on GMDN Governance

MHRA and ANVISA representatives have joined the Authorities Strategic Advisory Group (ASAG) committee, which represents medical device regulators that use the GMDN.

21 Mar 2023
GMDN delivers first 2023 Strategy Workshops for Regulators and Manufacturers

The GMDN Agency delivered three virtual strategy workshops this month (March 2023) as part of our Corporate Strategy 2022 – 2026 implementation.

14 Mar 2023
GMDN users help shape the future of medical device nomenclature

The GMDN has been listening to the views of nomenclature users to help shape the future of medical device identification.

14 Mar 2023