FDA Medical Device Identification Database

The Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) contains key device identification information submitted to the FDA about medical devices that have Unique Device Identifiers (UDI). It was authored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and last updated in February 2026.

Use Cases

• Link medical device records using Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) for supply chain tracking and recall management.
• Analyze FDA-submitted device identification information to monitor market entry and device classifications.
• Build a reference database of medical devices based on key identification attributes reported to the GUDID.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the authoritative U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Contains key identification information for medical devices with Unique Device Identifiers (UDI).
• Dataset was updated in February 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The specific number of rows, columns, and file formats is unknown, limiting assessment of scope and structure.
• The raw description lacks detail on data completeness, potential submission gaps, or validation processes.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, FDA.

Collection Method

Information submitted to the FDA about medical devices with UDIs.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-02-23.

Geography

United States (FDA jurisdiction).