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# Another UDI Extension for Soft Contact Lens Labelers
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/another-udi-extension-for-soft-contact-lens-labelers/
- Published: 2017-04-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T22:15:30.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5138362

FDA has [granted an extension](https://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/UCM550122.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com) for soft contact lens labelers to comply with the requirements of the Unique Device Identification system. This is the third extension granted to the soft contact lens industry. The extension is effective until one year after FDA: **1**) develops and fully integrates a technical solution into the Global Unique Device Identification Database production system for the devices, **2**) provides any necessary updated technical specifications to affected labelers, and **3**) notifies industry that the extension will expire.