Global harmonisation and patient safety was taken into consideration during the consultation. Read more about the report recommending the use of GMDN in the UK.

After 12 years with the GMDN Agency, our CEO Mark Wasmuth has chosen to retire. The exact timing of Mark’s retirement is likely to be dependent upon the appointment of his successor.

The GMDN Agency has a core role in facilitating greater harmonisation and supporting shared data to benefit regulators, manufacturers, healthcare professionals and the public.

The GMDN forms a critical element within an organisation’s master data strategy. The use of a single recognised nomenclature allows accurate insights to drive innovation within the industry.

Having one medical device nomenclature provides confidence to all organisations or individuals that the definitions of products are globally recognised, leading to enhanced patient safety.

If you are a manufacturer that needs an EMDN Code for registering a product in the EC EUDAMED database, you may find our EMDN Service useful. Get a ‘best match’ suggestion for GMDN codes..

Manufacturers from all around the world are required to register their medical devices with the MHRA using the GMDN code, ensuring a valued and reliable resource for our hospitals and patients.

Caroline is our longest-standing team member with 20+ years of experience working for GMDN and supporting it’s growth. On International Women’s Day 2022, we looked back on some of the best bits so far.

GMDN, Symmetric help deliver state-of-the-art UDI-DI system at leading New England hospital. Boston Medical Center realised that a system built around a clear single source of standardised data was essential to provide patient insights.

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