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GMDN – An Introduction Mark Wasmuth – CEO, GMDN Agency
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GMDN – An Introduction
Some questions to answer:
• Why do we need GMDN?
• What is GMDN?
• GMDN and UDI?
• How do we use it?
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It’s a complicated world!
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How can we sort all these products?
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All Electrocardiographic
monitors (P35195)
We need to group them
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Can we rely on manufacturers descriptions?
Example - A recent study to find all Peripheral Stents sold in the USA found Manufacturer’s descriptions confusing:
Self-Expanding Stent System
Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System
STENT COMPLETE SE LONG US
Self-Expanding Stent
Trade name Stent System
Or no description at all!
We need a name we can all use
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Can we use our existing naming system?
Generally existing naming systems do not meet Regulator needs:
• ‘National’ systems (not suitable for sharing)
• Usually in a single language
• Unstructured / un-standardised
• Too vague / poor definitions
• Too rigid in structure – difficult to include new technology
• Can’t keep up with volume of innovation
• Too many duplicates / overlaps
• Uncontrolled – no method to contact and update users
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How does the GMDN work?
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What is it?
How do we define the group?
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GMDN Term Definition: A mains electricity (AC-
powered) bedside device designed to
continuously detect, measure, and display a
patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) through leads
and sensors attached to the patient; it also
typically displays heart rate. The device is
typically equipped with audible and/or visual
alarms that are triggered when the patient's
parameters drop below or exceed pre-set limits.
We define the group with a precise Definition
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GMDN Name: Electrocardiographic monitor
GMDN Term Definition: A mains electricity (AC-
powered) bedside device designed to continuously
detect, measure, and display a patient's
electrocardiogram (ECG) through leads and sensors
attached to the patient; it also typically displays heart
rate. The device is typically equipped with audible
and/or visual alarms that are triggered when the
patient's parameters drop below or exceed pre-set
limits.
Give the group a Name
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GMDN Code: 35195
GMDN Name: Electrocardiographic monitor
GMDN Term Definition: A mains electricity (AC-
powered) bedside device designed to continuously
detect, measure, and display a patient's
electrocardiogram (ECG) through leads and sensors
attached to the patient; it also typically displays heart
rate…
Give the group a Code
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GMDN Code: 35195
GMDN Name: Electrocardiographic monitor
GMDN Term Definition: A mains electricity (AC-
powered) bedside device designed to continuously
detect, measure, and display a patient's
electrocardiogram (ECG)…
Device group = GMDN Term
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All Electrocardiographic
monitors (P35195)
Similar devices share the same GMDN Term
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We publish the GMDN on our website
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With lots of language options
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Search using key words
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GMDN is a Nomenclature & Hierarchy (for naming and searching)
Collective Term
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Hierarchical structure - for searching / analysis
Nomenclature - for naming
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Many to Many relationships = Flexible
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Search using Collective Terms
Hierarchical structure - for searching / analysis
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Analysis using Collective Terms
Attribute structure - for analysis
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When you can’t find a GMDN Term?
• Our aim is to include all devices
• Free Enquiry process • On-line application
• You provide product information
• Answer any questions
• About 2-3 weeks (or less time if it’s urgent)
• We publish updates every day • New product group
• Expanding Definitions
• Help to identify the correct GMDN Term
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How about UDI?
Unique Device Identification (UDI):
• Pack / product marking of ‘unique’ number
• Marking also includes production identifiers
(Batch No., Expiry Date, Serial No, etc)
• Machine readable (i.e. bar code) and human readable
• Linked to other product data in a database
(Manufacturer, Make, Model, GMDN Code, etc.)
23 of 35
12345678909874
Hudson
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GMDN is not the UDI!
12345678909874
Device Type =
Unique Device Identifier
From a single supplier
(e.g. 12345678909874)
Hudson
Device Group = GMDN Term
(e.g. GMDN Code 47071)
19876543218976
32345678908765
Brooks
Woods
Hudson
12345678909874
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How do I use UDI & GMDN? Create a Database
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Or use the US FDA Database?
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UDI
GMDN Term
https://accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/
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We are working with the US FDA
• Analysing UDI data • Over 1.3 million device records so far and growing, daily!
• Data is available from https://accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/
• Search by UDI and GMDN Term Name
• We are checking GMDN allocations and feeding back to Members
• and improving GMDN Definitions
• US medical device evaluation system (MD EpiNet) • Registry Assessment of Peripheral Interventional Devices (RAPID) -
http://mdepinet.org/rapid
• Building UDI into Longitudinal Data for Medical Device Evaluation (BUILD)- http://mdepinet.org/build
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Who is the GMDN Agency?
• The GMDN Agency is an independent, non-profit, UK Charity
• Responsibility for maintaining / distributing the GMDN
• License agreements to access the GMDN • Regulators have free access for their use
• Manufacturers pay according to size (from 100 EUR)
• Governance • Board of Trustees
• Policy Advisory Group • Regulators
• Manufacturers
• Healthcare Providers
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Global Acceptance?
• Over 80 National Medical Device Regulators use GMDN
• WHO publish guides that use GMDN
• IMDRF members only recommend GMDN • Australia, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Japan, Russia & USA
• AHWP are supporting adoption by its members
• Adopted by Snomed International for Electronic Patient Records
• Working with Manufacturers’ Associations (GMTA, DITTA, etc)
• Over 7500 Device Manufacturers use GMDN
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Maybe all medium and large manufacturers? (> 100mEUR Sales)
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Why should I use the GMDN?
The GMDN gives us:
• An international system, suitable for sharing
• Published in 20 languages
• Structured data to international standard ISO 15225:2015
• Precise GMDN Names and Definitions
• Flexible structure, adaptable to include new technology
• Uses higher-level groups built-in (Collective Terms)
• Managing the volume of innovation by manufacturer request
• No duplicates or overlaps
• Responsive to change
• Controlled distribution – all users are in contact with us
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It’s all about sharing information!
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Thank you for listening
Any questions now?
Or later?
Contact us at www.gmdnagency.org