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The Importance of UDI to the Healthcare Supply Chain

MJ Wylie, Sr. Dir., Medical Device Segment Lead, GS1US
January 25, 2013
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The FDA's Unique Device Identification requirement goes into effect in May 2013, but implementation will be highly complex, says MJ Wylie, senior director, medical device segment lead, GS1US. Companies cannot begin preparations too soon. [Run Time (Min.): 5:56]

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