Overview

Medtronic uses the GS1 standards for product identification and follows the GS1 Healthcare GTIN Allocation Rules®. We use the GS1-128 barcode format on product packaging to meet global unique device identifier (UDI) requirements, support healthcare operational needs, and manage the distribution controls at Medtronic.

Barcode format

Our GS1-128 barcode format contains standard product identification including the product Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and other GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs) on labels on our product packaging. Medtronic is incorporating the AI (20) internal product variant data field into barcodes for most Medtronic products. Using the AI (20) for our internal distribution controls allows us to significantly reduce GTIN changes for the life of a product.

Barcode sample:

See an example of the data field barcode.

Test your systems

Testing is the only way to ensure your barcode scanning systems read and capture barcode data correctly. We strongly recommend testing our barcode with the AI (20) internal product variant to confirm your scanner reads and captures accurate data in your supply chain inventory management and electronic medical record systems.

Frequently asked questions

GS1 standards

See how these standards drive supply chain efficiency, traceability, and accuracy.

GS1 standards in healthcare (open in new window)

GS1 GTIN standards

See how these standards drive supply chain efficiency, traceability, and accuracy.

GS1 GTIN healthcare allocation rules (open in new window)

Barcode testing

See how to test our label format with an additional field.

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Unique device identification

See how our GS1 standard data fields align to meet regulatory requirements. 

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