Implementation guide - Encoding Product Information [Data Structures 003, 032, 033, and 034] - Tissues v2.0.0

This document provides detailed information about ISBT 128 product coding for tissue products (Product Description Codes that begin with the letter 'T'). It will help users understand the 4 key data structures that contain specific product information for medical products of human origin. Each data structure can carry multiple types of information.

This document is a supplement to the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification.

Main sections:

� Background

� Product Code [Data Structure 003]

� Product Divisions [Data Structure 032]

� Processing Facility Information Code [Data Structure 033]

� Processor Product Identification Code [Data Structure 034]

� Product coding elements

� Product description codes (PDCs)

� PDC database

� Selecting PCDs from the database

� Requesting new PCDs

� Product codes designated for local or national use

� Facility-Defined Product Codes (FPCs)

� Division or pack codes

� Information for software developers