Basic UDI-DI cannot replace nomenclature because they serve fundamentally different purposes. Basic UDI-DI is about unique identification at the product family level, while nomenclature is about providing standardised names and classifications. Instead of replacing nomenclature, Basic UDI-DI can complement it. For instance, a Basic UDI-DI can be linked to a specific nomenclature code to provide both unique identification and a standardised description of the device.
Basic UDI-DI and nomenclature are both critical components in the regulatory and operational landscape of medical devices. They are complementary rather than interchangeable, with each serving distinct but interrelated purposes.