The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) Agency announce a new collaboration to improve the management and safety of medical devices used around the world.
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The landmark new relationship will initially see the WHO using 3,000 GMDN Terms, Codes and Definitions within its online medical device information platforms such as the MeDevIS (Priority Medical Devices Information System), an open access WHO electronic database of medical devices.
The agreement between the two organisations will see colleagues from the GMDN providing support to the WHO via consultation, database management, data analysis, and ensuring the nomenclature is up to date and accurate on WHO platforms and helping with any WHO publications that reference GMDN.
This will improve communication about medical devices between the WHO, medical device regulators, healthcare providers, and others in the health sector.
Speaking about the partnership, Deniz Bruce, CEO of the GMDN Agency said: “Our new collaboration with the World Health Organisation represents a significant breakthrough for patients around the world. With full access to the GMDN, the WHO now has use of the GMDN nomenclature system for medical devices, enabling safer and more effective patient care.
“Co-ordinating more closely with the WHO is a great step forward for the GMDN Agency. GMDN adoption benefits all stakeholders by providing a common language that improves communication, efficiency, and safety in the medical device industry.”
GMDN offers a universal naming system for medical devices, serving as a common language that facilitates regulatory compliance and enhances patient safety across the globe.
The GMDN Database is a dynamic database that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of the medical devices sector. New GMDN Terms are added to keep the nomenclature up to date with current medical technology.