--- title: Free UDI Barcode Decoder & Parser | Instant GS1, HIBCC, ICCBBA — Stanza API description: Free online medical device UDI barcode decoder and instant REST API. Parse DI/PI tokens (GTIN, lot, serial, expiration date) from GS1-128, HIBCC Modulo-43, and ICCBBA barcodes with FDA 21 CFR 801 & EU MDR compliance. canonical: https://stanzaapi.com/tools/udi-decoder/ --- [Home](/)/[API Directory](/tools/)/Medical Device UDI Barcode & AIDC Engine <5ms Edge Latency99.9% SLA AvailableVerified: Sep 2026V8 Pure ComputeMedical Devices & Healthcare Regulation # Medical Device UDI Barcode & AIDC Engine Decode medical device Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) across all 3 FDA/EU accredited issuing agencies: GS1, HIBCC, and ICCBBA. [Subscribe & Get API Key →](/tools/pricing)[⚡ Live Playground](#live-playground)[Specs (8)](#specifications) Interactive Edge Workbench ## ⚡ Live Pure-Compute Playground Test deterministic edge parsing with sub-2ms execution across 330+ Cloudflare V8 edge locations. Zero persistent storage, zero cold-starts, pure function $f(x)=y$. 32KB Demo Cap60 req/min Burst<2ms V8 ComputeZero Data Retention input.txt0 B Reset 1 (01)00884838012345(17)261231(10)LOT456(21)SN78912 RUN VALIDATION (<5ms) [ CHECKSUM: AWAITING RUN ] output.jsondemo-ready Status: Ready Copy ``` { "status": "Click RUN VALIDATION to execute on the Cloudflare edge..." } ``` Sandbox Quota: Free Tier (50 reqs/mo) • Production keys from $29/mo[Get Free Sandbox Key →](/login?email=) Need 512KB+ Payloads, High-Throughput & 99.9% Production SLA? Direct API keys include pooled monthly quotas, zero cold-starts, and HIPAA BAA eligibility on the Mega tier. [Get Production API Key →](/pricing) ## Key Capabilities & Performance Architecture - ✓Universal support for GS1-128 / GS1 DataMatrix, HIBCC (Health Industry Bar Code), and ICCBBA ISBT 128 - ✓Automated Device Identifier (DI) and Production Identifier (PI) separation (Lot, Serial, Expiration, Manufacturing Date) - ✓HIBCC Modulo-43 checksum calculation and verification - ✓FDA GUDID and European Union EUDAMED submission readiness check - ✓Deterministic pure compute execution on Cloudflare Workers (<3ms latency) - ✓Public sandbox endpoints process synthetic and test data only — live PHI is not accepted anywhere on the platform until the HIPAA compliance program (BAA execution, audit) is formally announced. ## Issuing Agency UDI Specifications (8 Specifications) Explore full structural breakdowns, checksum logic, and field schemas for every supported format. [GS1 UDI Barcode Format & AI Parser Guide (GS1-128 & DataMatrix) — Parse GS1-128 linear barcodes and 2D DataMatrix medical device UDIs into structured DI/PI attributes in milliseconds. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/gs1-udi-format)[HIBCC Medical Device Barcode Decoder & Modulo-43 Checksum Spec — Parse primary and secondary HIBCC medical barcodes with Modulo-43 check character validation. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/hibcc-udi-format)[ICCBBA ISBT 128 Medical Device & Cellular Therapy UDI Spec — Decode ICCBBA ISBT 128 medical and biologics identifiers for human cells, tissues, and cellular products. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/iccbba-udi-format)[FDA Global UDI Database (GUDID) Submission & Compliance Spec — Validate medical device UDI records against FDA GUDID data requirements before submitting to the FDA. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/fda-gudid-spec)[EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) EUDAMED UDI Spec — Verify Basic UDI-DI and UDI-DI data models for European EUDAMED regulatory compliance. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/eu-mdr-eudamed-spec)[FDA AccessGUDID Device Identifier (DI) Lookup & Record Verification — Lookup and validate medical device Device Identifiers (UDI-DI) directly against FDA AccessGUDID data dictionary specifications. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/accessgudid-di-lookup)[Medical Device Barcode Decoder — 2D DataMatrix, GS1-128 & Hospital Scanners — Decode 2D DataMatrix and linear GS1-128 barcodes scanned at hospital bedsides and surgical supply rooms into structured JSON. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/medical-device-barcode-decoder)[EU EUDAMED Basic UDI-DI & UDI-DI Validation Architecture — Validate European Union MDR & IVDR Basic UDI-DI keys and packaging UDI-DI hierarchies for EUDAMED regulatory submission. — View Specification →](/tools/udi-decoder/standard/eudamed-basic-udi-di-lookup) ## API Endpoints & Request Signatures | Method | Path | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `POST` | `/api/v1/udi/decode` | Decode raw UDI barcode string and extract DI/PI elements | | `POST` | `/api/v1/udi/validate` | Validate issuing agency syntax and check digits | ## Sample Response JSON Payload All endpoints deliver strongly-typed envelopes with deterministic parsing and performance metrics. HTTP 200 Response PayloadCopy ``` { "success": true, "data": { "issuingAgency": "GS1", "deviceIdentifier": "00884838012345", "productionIdentifier": { "expirationDate": "2026-08-31", "lotNumber": "LOT7788", "serialNumber": "SN991823" }, "gudidCompatible": true, "eudamedCompatible": true }, "meta": { "latency_ms": 1.45, "version": "1.0.0" } } ``` ## Multi-Language Integration Code Copy and paste ready-to-run snippets with your direct API credentials: cURLCopy ``` curl --request POST \ --url "https://api.stanzaapi.com/udi-decoder/api/v1/udi/decode" \ --header "Content-Type: application/json" \ --header "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \ --data '{ "udi": "(01)00884838012345(17)260831(10)LOT7788(21)SN991823" }' ``` Node.js (Fetch)Copy ``` const response = await fetch("https://api.stanzaapi.com/udi-decoder/api/v1/udi/decode", { method: "POST", headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", "x-api-key": process.env.API_KEY || "YOUR_API_KEY" }, body: JSON.stringify({ "udi": "(01)00884838012345(17)260831(10)LOT7788(21)SN991823" }) }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); ``` Python (Requests)Copy ``` import requests import json url = "https://api.stanzaapi.com/udi-decoder/api/v1/udi/decode" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json", "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } payload = { "udi": "(01)00884838012345(17)260831(10)LOT7788(21)SN991823" } response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers) print(response.json()) ``` GoCopy ``` package main import ( "bytes" "fmt" "io" "net/http" "os" ) func main() { url := "https://api.stanzaapi.com/udi-decoder/api/v1/udi/decode" payload := []byte(`{"udi":"(01)00884838012345(17)260831(10)LOT7788(21)SN991823"}`) req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", url, bytes.NewBuffer(payload)) req.Header.Add("Content-Type", "application/json") req.Header.Add("x-api-key", os.Getenv("API_KEY")) res, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req) if err != nil { panic(err) } defer res.Body.Close() body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body) fmt.Println(string(body)) } ``` ## Frequently Asked Questions Which issuing agencies are accredited for UDI? The US FDA and European Commission accredit three issuing agencies: GS1, HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communications Council), and ICCBBA (International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation). What is the difference between UDI-DI and UDI-PI? UDI-DI (Device Identifier) is the mandatory fixed identifier for the device model/labeler. UDI-PI (Production Identifier) encodes dynamic manufacturing attributes (lot, expiration date, serial number, donation identification number). ## Complementary Enterprise APIs Seamlessly orchestrate data pipelines across adjacent financial, regulatory, and supply-chain protocols: [GS1 2027 Barcode & QR Decoder → — Universal GS1 AI parser supporting GS1-128, DataMatrix, and Digital Link QR formats.](/tools/gs1-decoder/)[FDA DSCSA Drug Serialization → — Comply with FDA drug supply chain serialization, EPCIS XML, and 2D DataMatrix scanning.](/tools/pharma-dscsa/)[Healthcare EDI ANSI X12 → — Verify healthcare provider claim attachment identifiers and surgical billing records.](/tools/x12-parser/)