Medical devices/equipment in real clinical use range from simple consumables (e.g., syringes, catheters, masks) to complex capital equipment (e.g., MRI, ventilators). (World Health Organization)
There are also standard naming/grouping systems (like GMDN) used internationally to consistently describe device “types.” (Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA))
Regulators classify devices in risk-based frameworks (e.g., FDA Class I/II/III, EU risk-based rules). (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
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Below are 520 different TYPES (generic names, not brands) used across hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, labs, and specialty centers:
A. PPE, infection control & disposables
- Disposable surgical mask
- N95/FFP2 respirator
- Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR)
- Face shield
- Protective goggles
- Disposable exam gloves
- Sterile surgical gloves
- Isolation gown
- Surgical gown
- Shoe covers
- Bouffant cap
- Beard cover
- Hand sanitizer dispenser
- Antimicrobial hand soap dispenser
- Alcohol prep pad
- Chlorhexidine swab
- Povidone-iodine swabstick
- Sterile drape
- Fenestrated surgical drape
- Underpad (chux)
- Sterile gauze sponge
- Non-sterile gauze pad
- Cotton balls
- Cotton-tipped applicator
- Adhesive bandage
B. Patient room, furniture & patient handling
- Hospital bed (electric)
- Hospital bed (manual)
- Bariatric bed
- Bedside rail system
- Mattress (pressure redistribution)
- Alternating pressure mattress
- Bedside table
- Overbed table
- Recliner chair (patient)
- Visitor chair
- Privacy screen/curtain
- Patient lift (ceiling)
- Patient lift (mobile/Hoyer)
- Sit-to-stand lift
- Transfer board
- Gait belt
- Slide sheet
- Wheelchair (manual)
- Wheelchair (power)
- Transport chair
- Stretcher/gurney
- Ambulance cot
- Backboard (spine board)
- Head immobilizer
- Cervical collar
C. Vital signs monitoring & bedside diagnostics
- Thermometer (digital)
- Temporal artery thermometer
- Tympanic thermometer
- Blood pressure cuff (manual)
- Aneroid sphygmomanometer
- Blood pressure cuff (automatic)
- Ambulatory BP monitor
- Stethoscope
- Pulse oximeter (spot check)
- Pulse oximeter (continuous)
- Capnography monitor (EtCO2)
- Multi-parameter patient monitor
- Central monitoring station
- Telemetry transmitter
- ECG machine (12-lead)
- ECG electrodes
- Holter monitor
- Event monitor
- Fetal heart doppler (handheld)
- Doppler ultrasound (vascular handheld)
- Ankle-brachial index device
- Glucometer
- Ketone meter
- Point-of-care HbA1c analyzer
- Point-of-care blood gas analyzer
D. Respiratory care & anesthesia
- Oxygen concentrator
- Oxygen flowmeter
- Wall oxygen regulator
- Oxygen humidifier bottle
- Nasal cannula
- Simple face mask
- Venturi mask
- Non-rebreather mask
- High-flow nasal cannula system
- CPAP machine
- BiPAP machine
- Mechanical ventilator (ICU)
- Transport ventilator
- Ventilator circuit
- Heat-moisture exchanger (HME) filter
- HEPA/bacterial ventilator filter
- Nebulizer compressor
- Jet nebulizer kit
- Ultrasonic nebulizer
- Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
E. Emergency, resuscitation & cardiovascular
- Automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Manual defibrillator
- Cardiac monitor/defibrillator combo
- External pacing unit
- CPR feedback device
- Mechanical CPR device
- Crash cart medication tray
- Emergency airway cart
- Emergency oxygen cylinder
- Resuscitation trolley
- Pulse generator tester
- Infusion pressure bag
- Trauma shears
- Tourniquet (hemostatic)
- Hemostatic dressing
- Chest seal
- Needle decompression kit
- Chest tube drainage system
- Thoracostomy kit
- Intraosseous access device
F. Imaging & radiology
- X-ray machine (fixed)
- X-ray machine (portable)
- Digital radiography detector
- Computed radiography (CR) reader
- Fluoroscopy unit
- C-arm fluoroscopy unit
- Mammography system
- Bone densitometer (DEXA)
- CT scanner
- CT contrast injector
- MRI scanner
- MRI-compatible patient monitor
- Ultrasound machine (cart)
- Ultrasound probe (linear)
- Ultrasound probe (curvilinear)
- Ultrasound probe (phased array)
- Ultrasound probe (endocavitary)
- Doppler ultrasound system
- Elastography ultrasound system
- Nuclear medicine gamma camera
G. Laboratory, pathology & specimen processing
- Clinical chemistry analyzer
- Immunoassay analyzer
- Hematology analyzer
- Coagulation analyzer
- Blood gas analyzer (bench)
- Urinalysis analyzer
- Microscope (light)
- Microscope (fluorescence)
- Microscope (phase contrast)
- Centrifuge (bench)
- Microcentrifuge
- Refrigerated centrifuge
- Laboratory refrigerator
- Laboratory freezer (-20°C)
- Ultra-low freezer (-80°C)
- Blood bank refrigerator
- Plasma thawer
- Platelet incubator/agitatator
- Incubator (CO2)
- Incubator (microbiology)
- Shaking incubator
- Water bath
- Dry block heater
- Vortex mixer
- Magnetic stirrer/hotplate
H. Infusion, medication delivery & pharmacy
- IV infusion pump (volumetric)
- Syringe pump
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
- Ambulatory infusion pump
- Enteral feeding pump
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) pump
- Insulin pump (hospital)
- Chemotherapy infusion pump
- Smart pump drug library system
- Infusion pump analyzer (biomed)
- Medication dispensing cabinet (ADC)
- Pharmacy IV compounding hood
- Pharmacy isolator
- Compounding aseptic containment isolator (CACI)
- Automated pill dispenser
- Unit-dose packaging machine
- Medication refrigerator
- Vaccine refrigerator
- Medication freezer
- Controlled substance safe
I. Surgery, operating room & procedural
- Operating table
- Surgical light (OR light)
- Surgical headlight
- Electrosurgical unit (cautery)
- Smoke evacuator
- Suction-irrigation pump
- Surgical suction system
- Tourniquet system (pneumatic)
- Powered surgical drill
- Orthopedic saw
- Oscillating saw blades
- Surgical shaver system (arthroscopy)
- Arthroscopy tower
- Insufflator (laparoscopy)
- Laparoscopic camera
- Laparoscopic light source
- Endoscopic camera system
- Surgical video monitor
- Surgical microscope
- Operating room integration system
- Surgical instrument table (Mayo stand)
- Back table
- Sterile instrument tray
- Scalpel handle
- Scalpel blade
- Metzenbaum scissors
- Mayo scissors
- Hemostat clamp
- Needle holder
- Tissue forceps
J. Anesthesia & perioperative monitoring
- Anesthesia workstation monitor
- Bispectral index (BIS) monitor
- Neuromuscular blockade monitor
- Temperature probe (esophageal)
- Blood pressure cuff (NIBP for OR)
- Invasive pressure monitor
- Warming fluid cabinet
- Forced-air warming unit (OR)
- Rapid sequence induction kit
- Difficult airway cart
- Fiberoptic bronchoscope (airway)
- End-tidal CO2 nasal cannula
- Gas scavenging system
- Anesthetic gas monitor
- Airway exchange catheter
K. Endoscopy & gastroenterology
- Colonoscope
- Gastroscope (upper endoscope)
- Duodenoscope (ERCP)
- Bronchoscope (flexible)
- Cystoscope
- Hysteroscope
- Sigmoidoscope
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) scope
- Endoscopy processor
- Endoscopy insufflator
- Endoscopy CO2 insufflator
- Endoscopy suction pump
- Endoscopy water pump
- Polypectomy snare
- Biopsy forceps (endoscopy)
- Injection needle (endoscopy)
- Endoscopic clip device
- Band ligator (variceal)
- Endoscopic dilation balloon
- Endoscopic retrieval net
L. Renal, urology & continence
- Hemodialysis machine
- Peritoneal dialysis cycler
- Dialysis water treatment system
- Dialysis chair
- Dialyzer (artificial kidney)
- Bloodline set (dialysis)
- Dialysis fistula needle
- Dialysis scale
- Dialysis heater
- Dialysis conductivity meter
- Urinary catheter (Foley)
- Straight catheter
- Suprapubic catheter kit
- Catheter securement device
- Urinary drainage bag
- Leg bag
- Catheter irrigation tray
- Urine meter
- Urodynamics system
- Cystometrogram equipment
M. Obstetrics, gynecology & neonatal
- Fetal monitor (NST/CTG)
- Fetal scalp electrode
- Intrauterine pressure catheter
- Labor bed
- Birthing stool
- Delivery instruments (forceps)
- Vacuum extractor
- Episiotomy scissors
- OB ultrasound machine
- Amniotomy hook
- Cord clamp
- Umbilical cord scissors
- Neonatal incubator
- Neonatal radiant warmer
- Neonatal phototherapy lamp
- Bilirubin meter (transcutaneous)
- Neonatal CPAP system
- Neonatal ventilator
- Neonatal resuscitation kit
- Infant warming mattress
- Breast pump (hospital grade)
- Breast pump kit
- Infant hearing screening device
- Apgar timer
- Fetal doppler (pocket)
N. ENT, ophthalmology & audiology
- Otoscope (clinic)
- Otoscope specula
- Nasal speculum
- Throat mirror
- Laryngeal mirror
- ENT examination chair
- Headlight (ENT)
- Suction unit (ENT)
- Cerumen removal irrigator
- Audiometer (diagnostic)
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) device
- Auditory brainstem response (ABR) device
- Endoscopic sinus scope
- Nebulizer for ENT meds
- Tonsillectomy instrument set
- Slit lamp biomicroscope
- Retinal camera
- Fundus camera
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner
- Visual field analyzer
O. Dermatology & wound/skin care
- Dermatology exam light
- Cryotherapy spray unit
- Cryogun (liquid nitrogen)
- Dermatome (skin)
- Electrocautery pen (derm)
- RF microneedling device
- Dermabrasion unit
- Microdermabrasion machine
- Phototherapy unit (UVB)
- Wood’s lamp (derm)
- Skin biopsy punch set
- Curette (derm)
- Comedone extractor
- Laser hair removal device
- Pulsed dye laser
- Nd:YAG laser (derm)
- IPL (intense pulsed light) device
- Wound debridement kit
- Negative pressure wound therapy dressing kit
- Pressure ulcer staging ruler
P. Dental clinic equipment
- Dental chair
- Dental unit delivery system
- Dental operating light
- High-speed dental handpiece
- Low-speed dental handpiece
- Dental air compressor
- Dental suction (HVE) system
- Saliva ejector
- Ultrasonic scaler
- Dental curing light
- Dental X-ray unit (intraoral)
- Panoramic X-ray machine
- CBCT scanner (dental)
- Dental film/sensor
- Apex locator
- Endodontic rotary system
- Dental autoclave
- Dental amalgam separator
- Impression tray
- Intraoral scanner
Q. Rehabilitation, physiotherapy & assistive devices
- Treadmill (rehab)
- Stationary bike (rehab)
- Upper-body ergometer
- Parallel bars
- Therapy mat table
- Goniometer
- Dynamometer (handgrip)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) unit
- Ultrasound therapy unit
- Hot pack hydrocollator
- Cold therapy unit
- Traction table
- Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine
- Balance trainer board
- Standing frame
- Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
- Knee brace (hinged)
- Shoulder sling
- Prosthetic limb (lower)
R. Sterilization, CSSD & cleaning
- Steam sterilizer (autoclave)
- Low-temperature sterilizer (H2O2 plasma)
- Ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizer
- Washer-disinfector
- Ultrasonic cleaner
- Instrument drying cabinet
- Sterilization pouch sealer
- Sterilization indicator tape
- Biological indicator incubator
- Sterilization container system
- Instrument inspection lighted magnifier
- Endoscope reprocessing sink system
- Water quality testing kit (CSSD)
- Medical device detergent dispenser
- Decontamination area eyewash station
- Spill kit (biohazard)
- UV disinfection robot
- Room fogger (disinfection)
- Mattress steam cleaner
- Medical-grade mop system
S. Hospital engineering, safety & support systems
- Medical gas alarm panel
- Oxygen manifold system
- Vacuum pump system (central)
- Air compressor system (medical air)
- Emergency power generator
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for critical equipment
- Infant abduction alarm system
- Patient elopement monitoring system
- Fire extinguisher (medical areas)
- Radiation shielding (lead barrier)
- Negative pressure room monitor
- HEPA air purifier (clinical)
- Temperature/humidity data logger (pharmacy)
- Refrigerator temperature probe
- Blood bank alarm system
- Sharps injury prevention device
- Needle destruction device
- Hand hygiene compliance sensor
- Biomedical equipment tracking tag
- Asset management RFID reader
T. Health IT, telemedicine & documentation
- Electronic health record workstation
- Medical-grade computer on wheels (COW)
- Barcode scanner (patient ID)
- Label printer (wristbands)
- Wristband printer
- Telemedicine cart
- Exam camera (telehealth)
- Digital stethoscope (telehealth)
- Remote patient monitoring hub
- Wi-Fi vital signs monitor
- Picture archiving communication system server
- DICOM router
- Medical device integration hub
- Bedside infotainment terminal
- Nurse handheld device (secure messaging)
- Dictation microphone
- Speech recognition workstation
- Secure medication cabinet interface
- Smart bed interface module
- Clinical decision support terminal
- Patient portal kiosk
- Rugged clinical tablet (bedside)
U. Specialty: neurology, sleep & pain
- EEG system (routine)
- Video EEG monitoring system
- Sleep study polysomnography system
- CPAP titration system
- Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
- Deep brain stimulation programmer
- Nerve conduction study device
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
- Spinal cord stimulator programmer
- Intrathecal pump programmer
- Pain management RF ablation generator (spine)
- Epidural catheter kit
- Spinal needle kit
- Lumbar puncture kit
- CSF manometer
V. Specialty: oncology & radiation therapy
- Linear accelerator (radiotherapy)
- Brachytherapy afterloader
- Radiotherapy treatment planning workstation
- Radiotherapy immobilization mask
- CT simulator (radiation oncology)
- Radiation survey meter
- Geiger counter
- Dosimetry phantom
- Chemotherapy safety cabinet
- Closed system transfer device (CSTD)
- Chemo spill kit
- Infusion chair (oncology)
- Port-a-cath access needle (Huber)
- Implantable venous access port
- Radiation shielding blocks
- Lead-lined syringe shield
- Radiation therapy QA device
W. Specialty: ophthalmic surgery & optometry
- Phacoemulsification machine
- Vitrectomy machine
- Ophthalmic surgical microscope
- Ocular speculum
- IOL injector
- Ophthalmic viscoelastic injector
- Corneal trephine
- Microkeratome
- Ophthalmic cautery unit
- Anterior chamber maintainer
- Ophthalmic instrument tray
- Lens implant (intraocular lens)
- Ophthalmic ultrasound biometer
X. Specialty: cardiology diagnostics & cath lab
- Cardiac catheterization lab system
- Hemodynamic recording system
- Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
- Optical coherence tomography (intravascular OCT)
- Fractional flow reserve (FFR) system
- Angioplasty balloon catheter
- Coronary stent system
- Guidewire (coronary)
- Rotational atherectomy system
- Thrombectomy device
- Contrast injector (cath lab)
- Vascular closure device
- Temporary transvenous pacing wire
- EP study recording system
- Radiofrequency ablation catheter
Y. Specialty: orthopedics & sports medicine
- Cast saw
- Orthopedic traction frame
- Skeletal traction pin set
- Bone density ultrasound (heel)
- Arthroscopy pump
- Arthroscopy shaver blades
- Meniscal repair device
- Suture anchor system
- ACL fixation device
- Orthopedic navigation system
- Powered reamer system
- External bone stimulator
- Internal bone stimulator
- Orthopedic brace (TLSO)
- Walking boot (CAM boot)
- Compression therapy device (sports)
- Cold compression unit
- Kinesiology tape dispenser
Z. Specialty: ophthalmology clinic & screening
- Auto lensometer
- Corneal pachymeter (handheld)
- Non-mydriatic fundus camera
- Handheld slit lamp
- Portable vision screener
- Color vision test plates
- Stereoacuity test kit
- Occluder paddle
- Prism bar set
- Retinoscope