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Packagehl7.terminology
Resource TypeCodeSystem
IdCodeSystem-device-category.json
FHIR VersionR5
Sourcehttps://build.fhir.org/ig/HL7/UTG/CodeSystem-device-category.html
URLhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/device-category
Version1.0.0
Statusactive
Date2026-06-01
NameFHIRDeviceCategory
TitleFHIR Device Category
Realmuv
Authorityhl7
DescriptionThe category of the device.
CopyrightThis material derives from the HL7 Terminology (THO). THO is copyright ©1989+ Health Level Seven International and is made available under the CC0 designation. For more licensing information see: https://terminology.hl7.org/license
Contentcomplete

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Generated Narrative: CodeSystem device-category

Last updated: 2023-03-26 15:21:02+1100

Profile: Shareable CodeSystem

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/device-category defines the following codes:

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

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  "version": "1.0.0",
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  "title": "FHIR Device Category",
  "status": "active",
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  "date": "2026-06-01",
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  "valueSet": "http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/device-category",
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  "concept": [
    {
      "code": "active",
      "display": "Active",
      "definition": "Device where the operation depends on a source of energy."
    },
    {
      "code": "communicating",
      "display": "communicating",
      "definition": "Device communicates electronically to peer information systems or possibly another device."
    },
    {
      "code": "dme",
      "display": "Durable Medical Equipment",
      "definition": "Equipment and supplies that provides therapeutic benefits to a patient."
    },
    {
      "code": "home-use",
      "display": "Maintenance",
      "definition": "Medical device intended for users in a non-medical setting."
    },
    {
      "code": "implantable",
      "display": "Implantable",
      "definition": "A device that is placed into a surgically or naturally formed cavity of the human body."
    },
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      "code": "in-vitro",
      "display": "In vitro",
      "definition": "Tests done on samples such as blood or tissue that have been taken from the human body."
    },
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      "code": "point-of-care",
      "display": "Point of Care",
      "definition": "a class of communicating devices that are used by medical providers for various purposes (e.g., monitoring, delivering or measuring)."
    },
    {
      "code": "single-use",
      "display": "Single Use",
      "definition": "A device use on one individual during a single procedure."
    },
    {
      "code": "reusable",
      "display": "Reusable",
      "definition": "A device that healthcare providers can use to diagnose and treat one or more patients."
    },
    {
      "code": "software",
      "display": "Software",
      "definition": "A device that may include a software component or consist exclusively of software e.g. data transformer or converter, clinical support algorithms, clinical apps"
    }
  ]
}