medical device
[ˈmɛdɪkəl dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: medical devices
dispositivo médico
1. An instrument, apparatus, implant, or other article intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, or prevention of disease or to affect the structure or function of the body
The hospital purchased several new medical devices for the cardiac care unit.
O hospital adquiriu vários novos dispositivos médicos para a unidade de cuidados cardíacos.
2. Any equipment or technology that is regulated as a medical device by health authorities and requires approval before market distribution
This pacemaker is classified as a Class III medical device by the FDA.
Este marca-passo é classificado como um dispositivo médico Classe III pela FDA.
In Brazil, 'dispositivo médico' is a regulated term used by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) for healthcare products. In the USA, the FDA heavily regulates medical devices with strict approval processes (510(k) clearance or Premarket Approval). The term is widely used in both countries' healthcare industries, regulatory documentation, and hospital procurement. Understanding this term is essential for anyone working in healthcare, medical sales, or pharmaceutical industries in English or Portuguese-speaking countries.
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