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Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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Biotechnology; Biochemistry

"a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it" Essential Requirements - Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC - Annex I, 13.1: Each ...

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Medical devices; Surgical instruments

Instrument used for removing small amounts of tissue, particularly bone; formerly called "bone nippers". It is a spring-loaded forceps with a sharp blade that may be ...