Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0699733
NCI: An object contrived for a specific purpose.,NCI: An object that has a specific use. In medicine, wheelchairs, pumps, and artificial limbs are examples of devices.,HL7V3.0: <p>A subtype of ManufacturedMaterial used in an activity, without being substantially changed through that activity. The kind of device is identified by the code attribute inherited from Entity.</p><p><i>Usage:</i> This includes durable (reusable) medical equipment as well as disposable equipment.</p>