This 10-minute lecture gives a step-by-step instruction on the medical device definition. It covers the basic definition of a medical device, its key attributes, and intended purpose. A brief insight is provided into in vitro diagnostic medical devices. At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to differentiate a medical device from pharmaceutical and biological healthcare products. The student will also be able to decide whether a particular healthcare product comes under the definition of a medical device.
For further reading, the student should visit the Lecture Materials page to download the following documents:
1. Lecture slides
2. Country-specific medical device jurisdiction (for key jurisdictions only)
3. Healthcare product comparison table