List of medical devices

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Medical devices within the meaning of Directive 93/42 / EEC are all instruments, apparatus, devices, substances or other objects used individually or in combination, including the software used for the proper functioning of the medical device, which the manufacturer intends to use for humans for the following purposes are:

  • Detecting, preventing, monitoring, treating or alleviating disease;
  • Detect, monitor, treat, alleviate or compensate for any injury or disability;
  • Investigation, replacement or modification of the anatomical structure or a physiological process;
  • Conception control

and whose intended main effect in or on the human body is achieved neither by pharmacological or immunological agents nor metabolically , but whose mode of action can be supported by such agents.

For example, a simple bed is always just a bed, but an adjustable hospital bed can definitely be viewed as a medical device, especially if it has special equipment features such as B. special mattresses or holding devices.

The following list of medical devices does not claim to be complete.

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