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Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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mobile bearing hip

Medical devices; Orthopaedic supplies

A new hip implant made from titanium and treated "molecular-weight" plastic that resists wear and tear and offers better mobility, stabilization. Compared to traditional ...

mobile hip

Medical devices; Orthopaedic supplies

A new hip implant made from titanium and treated "molecular-weight" plastic that resists wear and tear and offers better mobility, stabilization. Compared to traditional ...

instructions for use

Biotechnology; Biochemistry

"a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it" Essential Requirements - Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Annex I, 13.1: Each ...

description

Biotechnology; Biochemistry

description a statement presenting something in words, from verb describe

gauze

Medical devices; Orthopaedic supplies

Thin open woven material used in several layers for the preparation of dressing and swabs.