FHIRDeviceCategory

FHIR Device Category

activeExtensions for Using Data Elements from FHIR R5 in FHIR R40.1.0complete10 concepts

The category of the device.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/device-category
ID
device-category
Version
5.0.0
Publisher
Orders and Observations
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (10)

CodeDisplayDefinition
activeActiveDevice where the operation depends on a source of energy.
communicatingcommunicatingDevice communicates electronically to peer information systems or possibly another device.
dmeDurable Medical EquipmentEquipment and supplies that provides therapeutic benefits to a patient.
home-useMaintenanceMedical device intended for users in a non-medical setting.
implantableImplantableA device that is placed into a surgically or naturally formed cavity of the human body.
in-vitroIn vitroTests done on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body.
point-of-carePoint of Carea class of communicating devices that are used by medical providers for various purposes (e.g., monitoring, delivering or measuring).
single-useSingle UseA device use on one individual during a single procedure.
reusableReusableA device that healthcare providers can use to diagnose and treat one or more patients.
softwareSoftwareA device that may include a software component or consist exclusively of software e.g. data transformer or converter, clinical support algorithms, clinical apps