This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert…
Chris Anderson, Director, Technical Program Management at VUEMED
Topic: Challenges in UDI - Multiple DIs Causing Confusion
Outline:
- What are the benefits and strengths of a UDI system?
- What kinds of compliance issues arise?
* Multiple DIs
* Non-Compliant Barcodes
* Manufacturing defects (improperly coded)
* Incomplete or incorrect product info in the database
- Let’s dive into multiple DIs
* How does that happen?
- Changes made by the Manufacturer on the backend.
- Product is sold to a new manufacturer.
* Are there processes in place to prevent this?
* What is the impact on the healthcare organization?
- What can healthcare supply chain professionals be doing to manage this?
* Be talking to your suppliers
* Be talking to the FDA or reporting issues
