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# Device Code Labeling Final Guidance
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/device-code-labeling-final-guidance/
- Published: 2021-05-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:00:11.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5149389

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has made available a final guidance entitled *Enforcement Policy Regarding Use of National Health Related Item Code and National Drug Code Numbers on Device Labels and Packages*. The document extends to 9/24/2023 the enforcement discretion date by which the agency does not intend to object to the use of legacy FDA identification numbers on device labels and packages for finished devices. The date had been 9/24/21\. FDA says the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed priorities for many companies and delayed the change to a unique device identification system.To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-05-21/pdf/2021-10752.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).