GS1: A Global Standards Organization responsible for establishing uniform supply chain
protocols for company and product identification facilitating e-commerce through
barcoding and data synchronization.
Zimmer, Inc.
P.O. Box 708
Warsaw, IN 46581-0708
574.267.6131
www.zimmer.com
GUDID: Global Unique Device Identification Database – Publically searchable
database administered by the FDA that will serve as a reference catalog for every medical
device with an identifier.
GDSN: Global Data Synchronization Network – GS1 endorsed global database to
maintain key descriptive elements for parts assigned GTIN numbers.
GTIN: Global Trade Identification Number – GS1 endorsed method for uniquely
identifying a part at its various saleable units.
GLN: Global Location Number – GS1 endorsed method for identifying a company in
e-commerce transaction.
