Medical devices and technologies are instrument, devices, appliances, software, reagent for in vitro use, implant, or material for prevention, monitoring and treatment of diseases.
Mucus extractor, also called bulb syringe, is a medical instrument used for aspiration of secretion from the oropharynx in newborns and aid respiration. It is used in clearing the nose of a newborn baby who is having a difficulty in blowing into a tissue. It clears the nasal passage and prevents mucus from running out … Read more
In the management of diabetes, insulin syringes are often used to deliver insulin injection to the subcutaneous tissue, or “sub-Q” injection, the layer of fat between the skin and the muscle. This is because insulin is easily broken down when given orally (pill) as it is a protein and can degrade in the stomach and … Read more
A pregnancy test strip (PT strip), or hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Strip, is a qualitative rapid chromatographic immunoassay that detects human chorionic gonadotropin in urine or serum or plasma and helps in early detection of pregnancy. It uses a combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies in detecting the hormones. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a glycoprotein … Read more
A laboratory water bath is a vessel filled up with heated water that’s used to brood samples at a steady temperature for extended periods. This equipment is substantially used during incubation in laboratory work because water can keep heat so well, it can also permit chemical responses to occur once the water reaches a particular … Read more
A suction catheter is a sterile medical device that can be used to extract secretions such as mucus or saliva from the mouth, trachea, and bronchial tubes from critically ill patients. One end of the catheter is connected to the aspirator or collection canister, the other end is placed directly into a tracheal tube to … Read more
Injuries to the cervical spine are common in trauma patients. Traffic accidents, sports accidents, and falls are among the leading causes of trauma injuries. In such scenarios, immobilization of the cervical spine with the right use of cervical collar is important. Cervical collar or neck collar is now called cervical orthosis. The orthosis is worn … Read more
Medical swab is a medical instrument that can be used to collect biological samples from human beings for recovery of organisms or point-of-care testing (POCTs). This is to help in transporting and preservation of the collected sample. Swabs can be sterile or non-sterile. They are invasive medical device and are used for temporary purposes. The … Read more
A vaginal speculum is a medical instrument, used for visual examination of the cervix or vagina. Pelvic examination or vaginal examination helps in the diagnosis of intra-abdominal conditions in female patients with abdominal pain, and to obtain specimen to check for vaginal and uterine infections. This visualization is helpful in treating vaginal/cervical lesions. The instrument … Read more
Scalp vein set, or winged infusion set, is used in routine blood collection procedure and during short-term intravenous infusion. It is used in treating pediatric patients and in venipuncture. The set is used to puncture a vein in a patient’s hand, wrist, or scalp and administer IV fluid or phlebotomy. This is an important step … Read more
Oropharyngeal airway, also called Guedel airway, or oral airway, OPA is a rigid intraoral medical device that sits on top of the mouth and ends at the base of the tongue. It displaces the tongue away from the posterior pharyngeal wall, keeping the pharyngeal airway open. Named after Arthur Guedel, the American anaesthetist who discovered … Read more