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What is a Single Registration Number (SRN)?

A Single Registration Number (SRN) is a unique number assigned to your company by a European Competent Authority. SRNs are only issued to companies ((‘Economic Operators’) ) that require registration in EUDAMED, the European Database on Medical Devices. The SRN is then published on EUDAMED’s public website.

The purpose of the SRN is for better traceability and transparency of Economic Operators and the devices associated with them. The SRN provides a clearer understanding of 1) what medical device companies are on the market, 2) what products they are placing on the market, 3) which European companies are importing those products, 4) if they are following through with the obligations as outlined in the Regulation, and 5) prevents confusion between companies with similar names.

If you are familiar with the US market, then the EUDAMED SRN is similar in concept to your FDA Establishment Registration Number.

Who needs an SRN?

• Manufacturers (both non-EU and EU-based)
• System & Procedure Pack Producers (both non-EU and EU-based)
• EU Authorized Representatives
• EU Importers

If your organization is not an Economic Operator that must register in EUDAMED, then you do not need, and cannot get, an SRN. For example, EU Distributors are also Economic Operators according to the MDR/IVDR. However, distributors are not required to register in EUDAMED, and therefore do not receive SRNs. 

Further, if your organization performs several roles, then multiple SRNs may be needed. For example, if you are a Manufacturer and a System/Procedure Pack Producer, then you will register twice.

Note that Economic Operators are referred to as ‘Actors’ in EUDAMED. This is why the SRN registration section of EUDAMED is called the Actors registration module.

Without going into all the nuances: Manufacturer = Economic Operator = EUDAMED Actor

What if I only have MDD/AIMDD/IVDD devices?

Even if your organization is associated only with MDD/AIMDD/IVDD ‘legacy’ devices, you are still required to register in EUDAMED.

However, you will be issued an Actor Identifier (ID), instead of an SRN. The Actor ID and the SRN look the same, and practically speaking, have the same function. 

Where will the SRN be listed?

The SRN will appear in the following:

• EUDAMED registration database (public & private)
• Notified Body application, if applicable
• Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) / Summary of Safety and Performance (SSP)
• Field Safety Notices (FSNs)
• CE Certificate, if applicable
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

How do I get an SRN?

To get an SRN, you must register your company in the EUDAMED ‘Actors’ registration module. Once you submit your Actor registration, one of the European Competent Authorities will issue your SRN.

If your company is located in Europe, then your SRN will be issued by your national Competent Authority. For example, a French manufacturer’s SRN will be issued by the French Competent Authority.

If you are located outside of Europe, then your SRN will be issued by the Competent Authority where your EU Authorized Representative is located, i.e., you cannot obtain an SRN without first appointing an EU Authorized Representative.

For the steps on how to complete this application, please read: How to register your company in EUDAMED

Deadline to register in EUDAMED

EUDAMED became mandatory starting 28 May 2026. Devices that were already marked in Europe before this date, have a further 6-month transition period, and must be registered by 28 November 2026.

Note: in addition to EUDAMED registration, some EU member states still require a separate registration submitted for their individual market. For an overview of which markets require this dditional registration, please read: EU Medical Device & IVD Registration Requirements