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Working together on a single source to achieve reliable data for medical devices

Exchanging product information of medical devices has traditionally involved time-consuming handling of individual Excel sheets and PDF formats, with different requirements for different partners.
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In the Netherlands, suppliers of medical devices and hospitals have joined together to try to standardise and automate the exchange of product information. A uniform dataset has been established in consultation with suppliers, healthcare institutions, and other stakeholders. It has been agreed that data on medical devices, including relevant certification documentation, will be shared through the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN). Since February 2023, the dataset is fully integrated within the network and datamodel.

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