Table 2

Characteristics of UDI implementation in health systems that have implemented (N=3)

UDI capture mechanisms
 Barcode scanning3
UDI capture location
 Cardiac catheterisation laboratory3
 Operating room2
 Interventional radiology2
UDI availability in information technology systems
 Electronic health record3
 Enterprise resource planning system3
 Inventory management system3
 Data warehouse3
 Patient portal2
  • UDI, unique device identifier.