GS1 DataMatrix
The 2D standard used in healthcare for traceability and compliance.
The 2D symbol for identifying medical products
GS1 DataMatrix is the two-dimensional symbol used worldwide for identifying and tracing medical and pharmaceutical products. Thanks to its high data capacity and compact size, it can include essential information such as the product's GTIN, batch number, serial number and expiry date.
GS1 DataMatrix is the recommended standard for product identification in regulated healthcare applications.
Why is it used in healthcare?
Compliant with FMD requirements
GS1 DataMatrix meets the strict legal requirements in the pharmaceutical sector (such as the European Falsified Medicines Directive).
Complete traceability and anti-counterfeiting
The unique serial number for each medicine box enables real-time authenticity verification before the medicine is dispensed to the patient and the rapid recall of affected products, preventing medical errors.
High data capacity in a compact space
It enables dozens of characters to be included on tiny packages (such as ampoules, blisters or dropper bottles).
High resistance to damage
The GS1 DataMatrix uses an advanced data recovery algorithm that enables successful scanning even when it is damaged by up to 30%.
Frequently used for
What information can it contain?
- GTIN
- Serial number
- Batch number
- Expiry date
GS1 DataMatrix and UDI
For manufacturers and distributors of medical devices, GS1 DataMatrix is one of the main methods for implementing UDI requirements and complying with international regulations on medical product traceability.
Discover UDI solutionsTechnical specifications
The characteristics of the GS1 DataMatrix code.
GS1 DataMatrix
- Symbology
- 2D
- Capacity
- 3,116 numeric / 2,335 alphanumeric
- Omnidirectional scanning
- Yes
- GS1 keys
- All
- Additional attributes
- Yes
- Recommended for healthcare
- Yes