ArticleBMJ surgery, interventions, & health technologies2023
Exploring unique device identifier implementation and use for real-world evidence: a mixed-methods study with NESTcc health system network collaborators.
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- Complexities and capabilities of Scan4Safety in NHS hospitals: a qualitative study of a national demonstrator site.BMJ health & care informatics · 2026Article
- Late adverse event reporting from medical device manufacturers to the US Food and Drug Administration: cross sectional study.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2025Article
- Limitations of NHIC claim code-based surveillance and the necessity of UDI implementation in Korea.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Lessons on the use of real-world data in medical device research: findings from the National Evaluation System for Health Technology Test-Cases.Journal of comparative effectiveness research · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To examine the current state of unique device identifier (UDI) implementation, including barriers and facilitators, among eight health systems participating in a research network committed to real-world evidence (RWE) generation for medical devices. Design: Mixed methods, including a structured survey and semistructured interviews. Setting: Eight health systems participating in the National Evaluation System for health Technology research network within the USA. Participants: Individuals identified as being involved in or knowledgeable about UDI implementation or medical device identification from supply chain, information technology and high-volume procedural area(s) in their health system. Main outcomes measures: Interview topics were related to UDI implementation, including barriers and facilitators; UDI use; benefits of UDI adoption; and vision for UDI implementation. Data were analysed using directed content analysis, drawing on prior conceptual models of UDI implementation and the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment framework. A brief survey of health system characteristics and scope of UDI implementation was also conducted. Results: Thirty-five individuals completed interviews. Three of eight health systems reported having implemented UDI. Themes identified about barriers and facilitators to UDI implementation included knowledge of the UDI and its benefits among decision-makers; organisational systems, culture and networks that support technology and workflow changes; and external factors such as policy mandates and technology. A final theme focused on the availability of UDIs for RWE; lack of availability significantly hindered RWE studies on medical devices. Conclusions: UDI adoption within health systems requires knowledge of and impetus to achieve operational and clinical benefits. These are necessary to support UDI availability for medical device safety and effectiveness studies and RWE generation.
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