The GMDN Database is a dynamic database that reflects the dynamic nature of the medical devices sector. New GMDN Terms are added regularly to keep the nomenclature up to date with current medical technology. The database is updated daily, and members are notified via email if a GMDN Term in their “My Terms” list is modified or made obsolete. New GMDN Terms are added to prevent overlap or duplication of GMDN Terms and are necessary to fit new products into the nomenclature. GMDN Terms are also expanded to cover slight variations of products, and wording changes are made to ensure consistency.
Yearly average changes in the GMDN Database for financial year 2024/25 was a follows (01/04/24 – 31/03/25):
- New GMDN Terms: 1.47%
- GMDN Terms Obsoleted: 0.32%
- GMDN Terms Amended (GMDN Code remains unchanged): 1.65%
- Total GMDN Terms 25,265
- Yearly average change rates have been consistent in the last four years (2021-2024)
- 516 Enquires raised by GMDN Users (01/04/24-31/03/25)