A device intended to cover a medical cushion (e.g., birthing cushion, lumbar cushion, wheelchair cushion) during use to protect the cushion from dirt/debris to maintain hygiene. It may be dedicated to a specific type of cushion or non-dedicated; it is not i...

Head/neck procedure positioner face cushion

4 GUDID devices

A cushion intended to be placed in a head/neck positioner (not included) in which the patient’s face lies to ensure support, positioning, and immobilization of the head, neck, and cervical spine during intraoperative and/or diagnostic procedures where the p...

Vacuum-mould patient positioning system

629 GUDID devices

An assembly of devices designed to apply a vacuum to a cushion or bag filled with foam-like material that is placed under, on, or around a patients body parts. A vacuum is applied to the contents of the cushion forming a patient specific (custom-made) mould...

Earphone cushion

274 GUDID devices

A device that is part of an earphone, sometimes detachable, which rests against the ear or head. In the case of audiometric ear phones the cushion is part of the specification for calibration purposes.

Alternating-pressure pump

166 GUDID devices

A mains electricity (AC-powered) device that forces ambient air into the parallel chambers of an alternating-pressure bed mattress overlay or an alternating-pressure chair cushion, for the timed alternation of chamber inflation and thereby exchange of patie...

Alternating-pressure pump

70 GUDID devices

An electrically-powered device that forces ambient air into the parallel chambers of an alternating-pressure bed mattress overlay or an alternating-pressure chair cushion, for the timed alternation of chamber inflation and thereby exchange of patient contac...

Alternating-pressure inflator

44 GUDID devices

Alternating-pressure chair cushion system

21 GUDID devices

An assembly of devices consisting of an alternating-pressure chair cushion and a dedicated pump, which also functions as the control unit, designed to actively change an occupant's buttocks-chair contact points, typically to relieve pressure points for comf...

Cervical spine cushion

17 GUDID devices

A soft pillow or pad used to provide support and comfort to the user's neck, often during the treatment and/or prevention of musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. The device may be used to alleviate pressure on the neck and spinal cord while the user is si...

Lifting seat cushion

7 GUDID devices

An electrically-powered cushioned device designed to be placed on a chair or other surface for sitting, and to help lift its occupant to stand from the sitting position; it is typically used by elderly or disabled patients who have difficulty rising from a ...

Pressure measurement/mapping system, anatomical

1 GUDID devices

A mains electricity (AC-powered) assembly of electronic devices intended to be used to measure the actual pressure between an anatomical body surface and supporting media. Typically using an array of pressure sensors this system will provide a map of applie...

Wheelchair seat cushion

4,008 GUDID devices

A padded device designed to provide support, comfort, and assistance to the occupant of a wheelchair typically by improving posture, providing back and/or side support, compensating for seat height, relieving stress points, and providing pressure alleviatio...

Stump sock

3,054 GUDID devices

A device that is designed to be worn over a residual limb to provide a cushion for the alleviation of friction between the skin and socket interface of the prosthesis/orthosis. It is typically made from wool or cotton. This is a single-patient device that m...

Air-filled chair cushion

3,021 GUDID devices

A static-air-inflated pad designed to be placed on the seat of a chair to distribute an occupant's body weight over the surface of the buttocks, typically to relieve pressure points for comfort and to prevent pressure sores. It is commonly used for elderly ...

Multifunction body cushion

2,373 GUDID devices

A soft pillow or pad designed to provide support and comfort to a user's body part(s) in a variety of locations and positions, or to assist the user to fulfill a functional requirement involving various body parts. The device can be designed in a number of ...

Operating table patient pressure distribution pad, reusable

2,242 GUDID devices

A cushion (e.g., gel-filled, foam) intended to be placed between an operating table mattress or a patient positioner (e.g., torso intraoperative positioner, perineal post) and the patient to distribute the patient's body weight over a large surface area, fo...

Freestanding patient positioner, single-use

2,012 GUDID devices

A preformed patient-contact device (e.g., cushion, pad, bolster, wedge, elevation pillow) designed to be placed freely on a flat surface (e.g., operating table, stretcher) to position and stabilize a patient or body part typically in preparation for and dur...

Stump sock

1,384 GUDID devices

A sleeve designed to be worn over a residual limb to improve contact between the stump and the socket interface of an external limb prosthesis/orthosis to: 1) provide a cushion for the alleviation of friction; 2) enable a more comfortable and stable use of ...

Freestanding patient positioner, reusable

1,373 GUDID devices

Radiological general body-part positioner

1,155 GUDID devices

A device intended to facilitate adequate positioning and immobilization of a patient’s body part during diagnostic imaging procedures, image-guided surgical or interventional procedures, and/or radiation therapy procedures; it is not dedicated to a specific...

Arm procedure positioner, reusable

1,118 GUDID devices

A preformed device designed to support and stabilize a patient's arm in a desired position during a medical procedure [e.g., orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesia administration, blood donation, intravenous (IV) infusion, physical therapy massage]. Also known as...

Radiological whole-body positioner

994 GUDID devices

A device comprised of fixed or adjustable position elements designed to ensure adequate positioning and/or immobilization of a patient's whole body during diagnostic imaging, image guided surgical or interventional procedures, and/or radiation therapy proce...

Operating table mattress, basic

799 GUDID devices

A foam-filled cushion designed as a component of an operating table to serve as the surface upon which the patient is placed. It is typically filled with high-density polyurethane or a memory foam, and may be an integral part of the table (i.e., removable o...

General-purpose surgical sponge

766 GUDID devices

A non-medicated cushion-like mass made of absorbent materials (e.g., woven gauze, cotton, cellulose) primarily intended to be used inside the body, on a surgical incision or applied to internal organs or structures to control bleeding, absorb fluid, or prot...

Leg procedure positioner

754 GUDID devices

A preformed device (e.g., holder, sling, cushion, foam pad, wedge, multi-jointed structure) designed to be attached to an operating table to stabilize a patient's leg (e.g., thigh, knee, ankle) for adequate positioning and support of the body part during a ...

Stretcher mattress

617 GUDID devices

A large, flat, cushion or pad with a strong cover filled with a resilient material (e.g., foam rubber) designed to be used on a stretcher to provide patient comfort whilst they lie upon it. It is much thinner than a bed mattress and is placed on top of, and...

Operating table pad, reusable

528 GUDID devices

Gel-filled chair cushion

466 GUDID devices

A gel-filled pad designed to be placed on the seat of a chair to distribute an occupant's body weight over the surface of the buttocks, typically to relieve pressure points for comfort and to prevent pressure sores. It is commonly used for elderly immobiliz...

Heel protector

422 GUDID devices

A device that is designed to be worn over the foot to provide a cushion to protect the heel from friction against surfaces and knocks against objects; the toes will protrude and not be protected. It is typically made from soft padded materials and is held i...

Foot friction/impact protector

391 GUDID devices

A device designed to be worn over/on the foot, often while wearing shoes, to provide a cushion to protect the whole foot or parts of the foot (e.g., toes, metatarsal heads, heel) from friction against surfaces or knocks against objects, to relieve pain duri...