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  1. NPC Data Dictionary
  2. Clinical Size Description

Clinical Size Description

Attribute Name: clinicalSizeDescription
Data Type: String
Max Length: 500
Repeatable: Yes
Code List: No
AVP: No
TPD: No
Applies to: Base Unit
Last Modified: 05/02/2024
Description:

This is the text used to denote the dimensional size which is clinically relevant for the use of the trade item by the clinical user. Use when the clinicalSizeTypeCode is coded as "DEVICE_SIZE_TEXT_SPECIFY" Associated with attributes Clinical Size Type Code, Clinical Size Value and Clinical Size Value UOM.

Note: If more than one Clinical Size Text is applicable to the product, the attribute can be repeated as a group.

Example:

Clinical Size Type Code: DEVICE_SIZE_TEXT_SPECIFY

Clinical Size Value: 100

Clinical Size Value UOM: MM

Clinical Size Description: [populate with free text value if no existing codes in the Clinical Size Type Code List can be used]

Useful Tips:

  • FDA GUDID attributes

  • This is a free text field and should only be used if the Clinical Size cannot be specified using specific values in the Clinical Size Type Code List

  • Repeatable as a group with attribute Clinical Size Description, Clinical Size Value / UOM