UMDNS - Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System

ECRI Institute, USA developed UMDNS with the object of coding medical devices. For detailed information see the website of ECRI Institute.

The 1996 English-language version of UMDNS was translated into German. The German Institute of Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI, now: BfArM) published two versions. Version 1.0 contains the Preferred Terms, in version 1.1 synonyms are also included. In the past, the UMDNS had to be used for notifications of medical devices according to § 25 MPG (German Medical Devices Act). For more information and downloads see the German website on UMDNS.