A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to accept a biological sterilization indicator (bacterial spores) and to rapidly indicate whether adequate sterilization conditions have been achieved by testing the resistance of the biological indicator pre...

Thermal-dilution cardiac output unit

51 GUDID devices

A unit that measures the blood flow from the heart using the indicator dilution technique, in which a thermal indicator (e.g., cold saline solution or other indicator solution) is injected upstream of the heart and monitored on the downstream side by a ball...

Biological sterilization indicator

568 GUDID devices

A sterilization indicator consisting of a standardized, viable population of microorganisms (e.g., bacterial spores known to be resistant to the mode of sterilization being monitored) that will display a change when exposed to an effective sterilization out...

Chemical/physical sterilization process indicator

341 GUDID devices

A sterilization indicator designed to be placed within a sterilizing chamber, and to respond with a characteristic chemical and/or physical change (non-electrical) to one or more of the physical conditions within the chamber, to validate the sterilization p...

Chemical/physical sterilization process indicator

306 GUDID devices

A sterilization indicator designed to respond with a characteristic chemical or physical change to one or more of the physical conditions within the sterilizing chamber. This is a single-use device.

Chemical/physical sterilization process indicator

224 GUDID devices

A sterilization indicator designed to be placed within a sterilizing chamber, and to respond with a characteristic chemical and/or physical change to one or more of the physical conditions within the chamber, to validate the sterilization process. It may be...

Blood irradiation indicator

35 GUDID devices

A label-like device intended to be attached to a blood bag prior to ionizing-radiation (e.g., gamma, X-ray) blood irradiation to verify the type and broad dosage of radiation delivered to the blood. Blood irradiation is a technique designed to inactivate do...

Amniotic fluid leak detection device IVD

12 GUDID devices

An in vitro diagnostic device designed to help identify amniotic fluid in the vaginal secretions of a pregnant woman to confirm membrane rupture (normal or premature). The device typically involves a colour indicator that signals within the pH range of amni...

Amniotic fluid leak detection device

11 GUDID devices

A device designed to help identify amniotic fluid in the vaginal secretions of a pregnant woman to confirm membrane rupture (normal or premature). The device typically involves a colour indicator that signals within the pH range of amniotic fluid (above 6.5...

Blood stream indicator injector, mechanical

9 GUDID devices

A device designed for accurate injection of an indicator solution (e.g., cooled saline, dye) into the blood stream that includes a mechanical mechanism used to inject the solution, in a closed loop, into a blood vessel through an indwelling catheter (e.g., ...

Gastric pH strip

9 GUDID devices

A paper strip impregnated with an indicator solution (e.g., universal indicator) intended to be used to measure the pH of gastric aspirate to verify the depth of placement of a nasogastric feeding tube. The strip changes colour when exposed to an acidic or ...

Sperm concentration indicator IVD, kit, colorimetric dipstick, self-testing

7 GUDID devices

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used to indicate the concentration of sperm in a semen specimen within a short period of time relative to standard laboratory testing procedures, using a colorimetric dipstick method. It...

Amniotic fluid leak detector

6 GUDID devices

Pulmonary artery catheter, thermal dilution

6 GUDID devices

A flexible tube with an inflatable balloon at its distal tip designed to deliver an indicator solution (e.g., saline or dextrose), at a temperature lower than the blood in the heart, to measure and monitor cardiac output and other haemodynamic parameters us...

Human chorionic gonadotropin beta-subunit IVD, kit, rapid ICT, clinical

5 GUDID devices

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or (semi-)quantitative detection of the beta subunit on the intact HCG hormone and/or free beta subunit (beta-HCG) in a clinical specimen within a short peri...

Medical device cleaning validation indicator

2 GUDID devices

A cleaning indicator intended to be used to verify the complete removal of organic (e.g., blood, proteins) and/or inorganic (e.g., cleaning agents, rust) substances from medical devices, prior to sterilization, performed by medical device cleaning machines/...

Vaginal pH screening IVD, kit, colorimetric dipstick, self-testing

2 GUDID devices

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or semi-quantitative screening of vaginal secretions to determine pH range, using a colorimetric dipstick method or other similar surface indicator for colou...

Human chorionic gonadotropin beta-subunit IVD, kit, fluorescent immunoassay

1 GUDID devices

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of the beta subunit on the intact HCG hormone and/or free beta subunit (beta-HCG) in a clinical specimen, using a fluorescent immun...

Aneroid manual sphygmomanometer

4,110 GUDID devices

A device designed to measure blood pressure consisting of an inflatable cuff that fits around a limb (arm or thigh), an inflation bulb for controlling the air pressure within the cuff, an aneroid manometer, and tubing. The aneroid manometer consists of a me...

Differential/selective agar culture medium IVD

1,010 GUDID devices

An agar culture medium intended to be used to promote the selective growth of a microbial species with specific characteristics (e.g., antibiotic resistance, ability to utilize, synthesize specific metabolites) and/or distinguish between microbial species g...

Catheter-tip electrode

386 GUDID devices

An electrical conductor located at one end of an appropriate flexible catheter (not included) which is inserted into the chambers of the heart in order for the electrode to detect the presence of certain indicators to measure cardiac output. The relayed sig...

Neurophysiologic monitoring system

361 GUDID devices

An assembly of mains electricity (AC-powered) devices designed to monitor and provide electrical stimuli to spinal nerves or other neural pathways (may include the brain) during intraoperative surgery or intensive care, typically to reduce the incidence of ...

Device operating status label/tag, single-use

360 GUDID devices

A label or a tag intended to indicate/collect the operating status of a device to which it is attached; it does not include any additional functionality and does not include a sterilization process indicator. It is typically constructed from a durable mater...

Differential/selective broth culture medium IVD

352 GUDID devices

A broth culture medium intended to be used to promote the selective growth of a microbial species with specific characteristics (e.g., antibiotic resistance, ability to utilize, synthesize specific metabolites) and/or distinguish between microbial species g...

Surgical pneumatic tourniquet system

247 GUDID devices

A device assembly intended to occlude the blood flow and to obtain a bloodless field during limb surgery or amputation. It typically consists of a pneumatic tourniquet cuff, a source of gas pressure used to inflate the cuff, and a control unit, i.e., a pres...

Nerve-locating system

196 GUDID devices

An multicomponent assembly of electrically-powered devices designed to locate a nerve by applying an electrical stimulus with a probe and observing muscle responses. Once the pathways are located, their transmission capabilities can be assessed by comparing...

Nerve-locating system, line-powered

195 GUDID devices

An assembly of mains electricity (AC-powered) devices designed to locate a nerve by applying an electrical stimulus with a probe and comparing muscle responses as the probe is moved. Once the pathways are located, their transmission capabilities can be asse...

Airway pressure monitor, non-powered

193 GUDID devices

A mechanical device designed to provide a visual indication of a patient's airway pressure during ventilation. It is typically contained in a clear housing marked with a pressure scale [e.g., 5 to 60 cm H20 (hPa)], and has a spring-loaded indicator that, in...

Thoracic suction collection container

152 GUDID devices

A device intended to be connected between a thoracic drainage catheter (not included) and a suction wall outlet, to collect fluids (e.g., blood), secretions and/or air during controlled aspiration of the pleural cavity and/or mediastinum. The device typical...

Incentive spirometer

149 GUDID devices

A hand-held, mechanical, breathing-muscle exerciser intended to be used in respiratory therapy to encourage and motivate deep-breathing manoeuvres, typically for the postsurgical treatment and prevention of atelectasis (lung collapse) and to help facilitate...