BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: UNIT 1- Introduction to Medical Devices

This video presents an overview of the major types of medical devices, grouped according to their function and intended use in healthcare. It covers diagnostic and monitoring devices, therapeutic and implantable devices, surgical and delivery instruments, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), active electronic devices, software as a medical device (SaMD), life-support equipment, assistive devices, and infection-control systems. The video also explains the risk classification of medical devices from Class A to Class D under India’s Medical Devices Rules 2017. This content is intended for students and professionals in pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and regulatory affairs. References: 1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Medical Devices Rules, 2017, and Risk Classification Lists. https://cdsco.gov.in 2. World Health Organization (WHO). Medical Devices: Technical Series. https://www.who.int/health-topics/medical-... 3. World Health Organization (WHO). Priority Assistive Products List. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/pr... 4. International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). Software as a Medical Device (SaMD): Key Definitions. https://www.imdrf.org 5. Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF). Principles of Medical Devices Classification. https://www.imdrf.org 6. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). IEC 62304: Medical Device Software, Software Life Cycle Processes. https://www.iec.ch 7. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). IEC 60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment, General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance. https://www.iec.ch Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Images used are illustrative schematics. #MedicalDevices #CDSCO #BiomedicalEngineering #Pharmacy #RegulatoryAffairs #mtech #healthcaretechnology #medtech #educationalvideo