SoftNis has over 10 years of robust experience in providing Healthcare Products Catalog Data Enrichment and Classification Services. We at SoftNis strongly believe that Catalog Data Enrichment is a value adding process to provide more information of the product to the customer while enhancing the quality and richness of the product data.
Our Data Enrichment practice follows the methodology of Product Sourcing, Product Classification to Standard/Custom Taxonomy, Taxonomy Development, Specification Attributes (Schema) Development, Values Gathering, Applications, Features and its Benefits Listing, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) / Technical Data Sheets
/ Installation Sheets, Description Generation (Unique and Standard) and Image Capturing / Formatting / Resizing.
Products will be sourced by researching Manufacturer’s /Supplier’s websites/indexes/catalogues to identify the
product and its characteristics.
The product will be sourced as per the hierarchy captured below:
- Manufacturer's Website/Catalogues: As a first step we source or corroborate the product information from
the manufacturer’s website to ensure precise and authenticated results.
- Supplier's Website/Catalogues: Just in case product information is not present on the manufacturer’s website,
and relevant details are not made available, then the next logical step is to source the product information
online through related suppliers’ or distributors’ websites.
- Not Found: When product listing or product details are absolutely not found online or/ and there is no relevant information that can be sourced online even after an exhaustive search, we will conclude that the product is 'Not Found'.
Standard Taxonomy
The standard taxonomies are too generic and are developed basically to cover most of the verticals or most of
the products in a vertical. If a customer is a distributor of Healthcare products, it gets too generic and
ends up in lack of user hierarchy navigation. Following few standard taxonomies are predominantly used in
the Healthcare sector : ECLASS, GMDN, CPV, UNSPSC, WHO and more.
Custom Taxonomy
Custom taxonomy is tailored and focussed entirely on the customer's range of products. Accordingly the product
classification breakup is defined in a comprehensive and detailed manner and the hierarchy is suitably followed.
Input Product Data
Product Source |
UNICEF |
Reference |
S1505046 |
Name |
Amoxici.pdr/oral sus 125mg/5ml/BOT-100ml |
Pharmaceuticals
Illustration of Custom Taxonomy for Antibiotics
Currently SoftNis has more than 1,000 unique products attribute set in the dictionary. Each Product set is having minimum of 15 attributes and maximum of 52 attributes with Data types, Descriptions, Sample values, Unit of Measures and Priority Order. As per each client's requirement, the attribute set can be modified and/or rearranged.
Pharmaceuticals/Anti-infectives/Antibiotics
Generic Name
Dosage Form
Strength
Flavor
Type
Active Ingredient
Target Entity
Age Group
Container Type
NDC Number
Storage
Recommended Dosage
Side Effects
Drug Interaction
Handling
Certifications/Compliance
Illustration of Attribute set for Antibiotics
Complete specification of the product is captured as per the Attribute set from the manufacturer’s / supplier's website or catalogue.
Pharmaceuticals/Anti-infectives/Antibiotics
Treatment of Bacterial Infections
Powder For Oral Suspension
Antibiotic Class
Beta-Lactam, Penicillin
Child Up to 10 Years 125mg
Every 8–12 Hours
Administration
Oral, Otic
Adverse: [Diarrhoea,
Nausea, Rash, Urticar...
Drug Interaction
Allopurinol,
Contraceptives Oral..
Transport between
+15 Deg C to +25 Deg C
Illustration of Attribute set with Values for Antibiotics
The unique descriptions are generated with a combination of Product Name, Attributes Name and Values.
Long Descriptions are non-abbreviated and length of the description varies depending on the attribute values. To keep the descriptions
distinct, only those attributes which perfectly identify the products are used.
Description
Amoxicillin, Treatment of Bacterial Infections, Powder For Oral Suspension, 125 mg/5 ml, Beta-
Lactam, Penicillin, Pediatric, Bottle, Oral, Otic Administration, 36 Months
Illustration of Long Description for Antibiotics
We have been working on the Healthcare Products classification and taxonomy method for many years now. We have enhanced our knowledge and adapted to many different facets and aspects of the Product classification over the years. Our team members are trained and specialized similarly.
Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN)
GMDN - The standard for naming and grouping medical devices. The main purpose of the GMDN is to provide
health authorities and regulators, health care providers, manufacturers and others with a naming system that can be
used to exchange medical device information and support patient safety.
GMDN is 5 digit numeric code cross-referenced to a precisely defined Term Name and Definition. Examples:
Sample Product Classification by GMDN
Product Source |
Number |
Description |
GMDN Code |
GMDN Description |
MSF-33-71-27-- |
esurfobl27c |
forcep-Bone-cutting-liston-stille-dbl-act.-27cm |
46688 |
Bone cutting forceps |
MSF-ESUDFOME16C |
332-20-20 |
forceps, Meriam, 16 cm, double bent, serrated |
31814 |
Dental dressing forceps, reusable |
MSF-ESUDFODE17 |
300-01-70 |
Forceps, Dental, n°17, upper right molars |
35552 |
Tooth extraction forceps |
MSF-SCTDTUGF06- |
sctdtugf06 |
nasogastric-tube-enfit-tip-s.u.-40-cm-ch06-light |
14221 |
Nasogastric feeding tube |
MSF -ESURCLBD10C |
15-17-10 |
Clamp, Buldgog, DeBAKEY, atraumatic100mm |
62470 |
Surgical bulldog clamp, reusable |
MSF-ESURCUBV10 |
29-51-53 |
curette-bone-volkmann-17-cm-10-mm |
31335 |
Bone curette |
UNICEF |
S0366020 |
syringe-feeding-50ml-luer-tip-ster |
59040 |
Oral/enteral syringe, single-use |
MSF-SSURSCIS14S1 |
ssurscis14s1 |
surgical-scissors-14.5-cm-straight-sharp-blunt |
58949 |
General-purpose surgical scissors, single-use |
ECLASS Classification
We at SoftNis have been working on ECLASS Classification with Properties and Values for over years, growing with
expertise skills applying the ECLASS hierarchy structure with the differences and additions in the updated versions.
Our ECLASS experience in the recent past spans across ECLASS 9.0, 9.1, 10.0.1, 10.1, 11.0 and 11.1 versions.
Sample Product Classification by ECLASS
Manufacturer/Supplier Name |
Part Number |
Description |
ECLASS Code |
ECLASS Description |
IVF Hartmann AG Neuhausen |
9315744 |
Varolast Zinkleimbinde 10cmx5m, 1 Stk> |
34-20-01-01 |
Zinc paste bandage |
3M (Schweiz) AG Rüschlikon |
SR-3 |
Precise, Einweg-Hautklammerentferner, 1 Stk (10) |
34-33-07-05 |
Skin Staple Remover |
Mölnlycke Health Care AG Diet |
6863280 |
MEPITEL 5x7cm 1 Stk (5)> |
34-21-04-10 |
Wound dressing (silver-containing) |
B. Braun Medical AG Sempach S |
4894111N |
StimuplexD Kanüle 25G, 55mm, 1 Stk (25)> |
34-22-03-02 |
Safety cannula (disposable) |
Polymed Medical Center Glattb |
8687775 |
ACCU-CHEK AVIVA Teststreifen 1 Stk (50) |
42-01-07-01 |
Glucose (blood test strip) |
IVF Hartmann AG Neuhausen |
9995811 |
PAGAVIT Glyc Mundpflegestäbchen 1 Stk (75)> |
34-40-07-04 |
Oral hygiene stick |
IVF Hartmann AG Neuhausen |
928916 |
Idealcrepe Binde 4mx6cm, 1 Stk (10)> |
34-20-05-01 |
Crepe bandage |
Erbe Swiss AG Winterthur |
20193-082 |
ERBE-Neutralelektrode Nessy-Omega, 1 Stk (50)> |
34-58-01-08 |
Electrode (electrosurgery) |
UNSPSC Classification
UNSPSC is a leading global standard, universally accepted in classifying products and services to provide wider
visibility in attaining a concise analysis and management of financial expenses of an organization. The UNSPSC code
is designed as an 8 digit number which has 4 levels of UNSPSC Code hierarchy with a scope for addition of 2 more
digits in the form of an optional fifth level. Presently, the latest UNSPSC version is 23.0701.
Sample Product Classification by UNSPSC
Product Source |
Number |
Description |
UNSPSC Code |
UNSPSC Description |
Arthrex |
|
Bio Composite Interference Screw 11x35mm |
42321506 |
Bone screws |
|
00-9981-210-33 |
Porous Stem 21.0 X 220mm Bow |
42321708 |
Femoral hip stems |
|
B57861S103F40 |
Thermistor NTC 10KOhm 1% 2 Pin Radial Bulk |
32121610 |
Thermistor |
ABRACON |
ABM11-16.000 |
Crystal |
32111706 |
Crystal oscillators |
|
MXM-072-19 |
Mini MaxLock Extreme 1.9mm Drill Bit |
42203402 |
Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheters for general use |
三商 |
15-1655 |
ワットマン ミニユニ un203apeorg |
41121806 |
Laboratory vials |
三商 |
23-0312 |
ピアクリーン 213 スプレー式 |
46181806 |
Lens cleaner |
3M |
1448レッド |
スコッチプレミアムシザーズ |
44121618 |
Scissors |
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
The CPV consists of a main vocabulary and a supplementary vocabulary. The main vocabulary is based on a tree
structure comprising codes of up to 9 digits associated with a wording that describes the supplies, works or services
forming the subject of the contract.
- The first two digits identify the divisions (XX000000-Y);
- The first three digits identify the groups (XXX00000-Y);
- The first four digits identify the classes (XXXX0000-Y);
- The first five digits identify the categories (XXXXX000-Y);
Each of the last three digits gives a greater degree of precision within each category.
Sample Product Classification by CPV
Product Source |
Number |
Description |
CPV Code |
CPV Description |
MSF-33-71-27-- |
esurfobl27c |
forcep-Bone-cutting-liston-stille-dbl-act.-27cm |
33169000-2 |
Surgical instruments |
MSF -ESURCLBD10C |
15-17-10 |
Clamp, Buldgog, DeBAKEY, atraumatic100mm |
33169000-2 |
Surgical instruments |
MSF-ESUDFODE17 |
300-01-70 |
Forceps, Dental, n°17, upper right molars |
33131170-9 |
Dental spatulas, tweezers and wax carvers |
MSF-SCTDTUGF06- |
sctdtugf06 |
nasogastric-tube-enfit-tip-s.u.-40-cm-ch06-light |
33692300-0 |
Enteral feeds |
MSF-ESUDFOME16C |
332-20-20 |
forceps, Meriam, 16 cm, double bent, serrated |
33131170-9 |
Dental spatulas, tweezers and wax carvers |
MSF-ESURCUBV10 |
29-51-53 |
curette-bone-volkmann-17-cm-10-mm |
33169000-2 |
Surgical instruments |
UNICEF |
S0366020 |
syringe-feeding-50ml-luer-tip-ster |
33692300-0 |
Enteral feeds |
MSF-SSURSCIS14S1 |
ssurscis14s1 |
surgical-scissors-14.5-cm-straight-sharp-blunt |
33169000-2 |
Surgical instruments |
With the help of in-house built data translation tools together with dependable translation tools available
on search engines, we have worked on more than 15 foreign languages.
Our experience in Product Classification and Taxonomy spans across many different types in the Healthcare domains. Principal among those include Pharmaceuticals, Medical Equipments, Medical Supplies, Clinical and Laboratory products.