diff --git a/sonic_platform_base/device_base.py b/sonic_platform_base/device_base.py
index a18764eb11e4..73511d3118f7 100644
--- a/sonic_platform_base/device_base.py
+++ b/sonic_platform_base/device_base.py
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ def get_name(self):
         Returns:
             string: The name of the device
         """
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
 
     def get_presence(self):
         """