Medical device consumables refer to the medical consumables of devices, such as hemostatic forceps, infusion frames, orthopedic compasses, neck brackets, etc. Medical consumables are actually a type of medical device, but there are still differences in definition and use between them. Medical consumables are generally disposable, while medical devices can be used for a long time. In the classification of medical devices, medical consumables include both Class I medical devices such as examination gloves and drainage bags, as well as Class III medical devices with higher risks such as implanted devices and vascular stents.
Medical consumables belong to the category of medical devices, and medical device consumables mainly refer to medical consumables such as hemostatic forceps, infusion frames, toothless forceps, dressing cylinders, orthopedic compasses, neck brackets, retractable wire cutters, etc. These are disposable medical devices, therefore they are called medical device consumables.
2、 What is the difference between medical consumables and medical devices
Many friends are not sure what the difference is between medical consumables and medical devices. Some may think they are the same, but in reality, they are different:
1. Different definitions
Medical consumables are consumable devices and equipment used for diagnosis, treatment, healthcare, rehabilitation, and other purposes. Medical devices refer to instruments, equipment, instruments, in vitro diagnostic reagents and calibrators, materials, and other similar or related items directly or indirectly used in the human body, including required computer software.
2. Using different
Medical consumables are generally prone to damage, infection, or one-time use, so they are called consumables and need to be purchased regularly; Relatively speaking, medical devices are less prone to damage and can be reused.
In fact, in a broad sense, medical devices are the general term for materials used in the medical industry. Medical consumables are a type of medical device, which includes medical equipment and medical consumables.
3、 What types of medical devices do medical consumables belong to
Medical devices are divided into three categories based on their degree of risk. Medical consumables belong to medical devices, so what category of medical devices are they?
There are also many types of medical consumables, not all of which belong to the same category. In the classification of medical devices, there are consumables belonging to both Class I medical devices and Class III medical devices, such as inspection gloves, drainage bags, etc., which have a lower risk level and belong to Class I medical devices; Implantable devices, vascular stents, and other medical devices with high risks belong to the third category.