Comparative Study of GMDN (Global Medical Device Nomenclature) & EMDN (European Medical Device Nomenclature)

Abstract

In order to adequately define and categorize the numerous major advancements and breakthroughs in the field of medical devices in recent years, a thorough nomenclature system is needed. This article compares the global medical device nomenclature (GMDN) with the European medical device nomenclature (EMDN) and gives an overview of medical device nomenclature. A standardized method of identifying and categorizing medical equipment, known as medical device nomenclature, ensures uniformity and promotes efficient communication among healthcare practitioners, governing authorities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders. It is important to managing the medical equipment as a whole, post-market surveillance, and regulatory approval processes. It offers a thorough framework for giving medical devices distinctive code names depending on its intended application, technology, and feature. The European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN), in contrast, is a system that concentrates primarily on the naming and categorization of medical devices inside the European Union (EU). The European nomenclature incorporates extra standards and specificities relevant to the EU market while ensuring conformity with the global nomenclature.

While establishing a standardized framework for categorization and identification is a goal shared by both global and European medical device nomenclatures, there are some discrepancies between them. The discrepancies are mostly caused by differences in regulatory standards, geographical peculiarities, and the necessity to deal with particular problems within each jurisdiction. To promote international collaboration and trade, efforts are undertaken to preserve alignment and harmonization between the two nomenclatures.