Medical devices

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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dentin

Medical devices; Dental equipment

The hard, bony part of a tooth that lies under the enamel. The dentin surrounds the pulp of the tooth.

enamel

Medical devices; Dental equipment

The hard, white substance that covers the part of the tooth that sticks out from the gums.

instructions for use

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 ...

description

Biotechnology; Biochemistry

description a statement presenting something in words, from verb describe

fan-type expansion screw

Medical devices; Dental equipment

The fan type expansion screw exists in two designs: As a one piece or two piece expansion screw. Both have the same function, to expand the anterior or posterior region fan ...

rapid palatal expander

Medical devices; Dental equipment

A palatal expander, also known as a rapid palatal expander, rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander, orthodontic expander, or Hyrax, is used to widen the upper jaw so ...

spring loaded expander

Medical devices; Dental equipment

The SLE (Spring Loaded Expander) is an orthodontic device designed to provide expansion of the upper arch by means of pre–determined, continuous forces.