21 CFR Part 830 · Unique Device Identification

§ 830.300 Devices subject to device identification data submission requirements

Subpart E - Global Unique Device Identification Database Official text on eCFR Amendment history

(a) In general. The labeler of a device must provide the information required by this subpart for each version or model required to bear a unique device identifier (UDI).

(b) Voluntary submission of information. If a labeler voluntarily includes a UDI on the label of a device under § 801.40 , the labeler may also voluntarily submit information concerning that device under this part.

(c) Exclusions. FDA may reject or remove any device identification data where:

(1) The device identifier submitted does not conform to § 830.20 ;

(2) The information concerns a device that is neither manufactured in the United States nor in interstate commerce in the United States,

(3) The information concerns a product that FDA determines is not a device or a combination product that includes a device constituent part,

(4) The information concerns a device or a combination product that requires, but does not have, FDA premarket approval, licensure, or clearance;

(5) A device that FDA has banned under section 516 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; or

(6) FDA has suspended the accreditation of the issuing agency that operates the system used by the labeler.

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What FDA inspectors cite under § 830.300

Form FDA 483 observations citing this section, fiscal years 2023–2026 (Devices).

  • Devices subject to device identification GUDID data submission requirements. 112

Warning letters citing § 830.300

24 FDA warning letters since 2017 cite this section ; the most recent:

FDA guidance that cites § 830.300

Amendment history

Federal Register documents that created or amended this section.