HIBCC’s HIN Application Programming Interface (HINAPI) Service is now available. The HINAPI provides real-time HIN database integration with existing user systems and applications. HIBCC’s HIN System is an integral part of the healthcare supply chain, and its expanding use has created the need for our licensees to be able to access and utilize HIN data […]
HIBCC will shortly offer its HIN Application Programming Interface (HINAPI) Service to provide real-time HIN database integration with existing user systems and applications. HIBCC’s HIN System is an integral part of the healthcare supply chain, and its expanding use has created the need for our licensees to be able to access and utilize HIN data […]
HIBCC is working with the US DoD Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support to expedite Health Industry Number (HIN) requests and updates. The DLA is a long-time HIN user, and as it ramps up support of the COVID-19 relief effort, HIBCC has provided new HIN assignments for the DLA. For example, HIBCC has recently created […]
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized the HIBCC for “stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health, safety, and infrastructure during the COVID-19 outbreak.” To view the full publication on ANSI’s website click here. HIBCC has been an ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization (SDO) since 1995. To learn more about how HIBCC […]
March 25, 2020 the European Commission announced that they are working on “a proposal to postpone the date of application of the MDR for one year”. The proposal is expected to be submitted to the European Parliament in early April. The postponement seeks to “temporarily alleviate the burden on available resources” in the healthcare industry […]
As the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rapidly evolve, HIBCC remains focused upon playing its part in ensuring that necessary medical devices and pharmaceuticals will move through their supply chain unhampered. HIBCC’s Health Industry Number (HIN) is used by the vast majority of pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers to facilitate the necessary “electronic […]
HIBCC has released a new page on the www.hibcc.org website for how to utilize HIN for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The page will be regularly updated with HIBCC guidance for satisfying DSCSA requirements. To view the page click here. To learn more about how HIBCC and how the HIN System can be […]
The European Commission released the third version of the Medical Device Coordination Group’s (MDCG) “Guidance on Basic UDI-DI and Changes to UDI-DI” document. The new version includes additional information on devices that are directly marked and the manner in which the production of the device is controlled. To view the updated guidance document click here. […]
Download the full HIBCC Presentation. Event Name: 2020 Distribution Management Conference and Expo To learn more about HIBCC and the HIN System, visit www.hibcc.org or contact HIBCC directly at info@hibcc.org or +1 (602) 381-1091.
HIBCC has consolidated its various points of contact to assure uniform compliance with the European Union and the US FDA UDI regulations, for which we have been designated as the Issuing Entity and Issuing Agency respectively. Accordingly, we have assumed all LIC assignment and maintenance responsibilities. Labelers are asked to direct their communications and inquiries […]
