This resource identifies an instance of a manufactured thing that is used in the provision of healthcare without being substantially changed through that activity. The device may be a machine, an insert, a computer, an application, etc. This includes durable (reusable) medical equipment as well as disposable equipment used for diagnostic, treatment, and research for healthcare and public health.

Allows institutions to track their devices.

Unique instance identifiers assigned to a device by organizations like manufacturers, owners or regulatory agencies. If the identifier identifies the type of device, Device.type should be used. An example is the FDA Mandated Unique Device Identifier (UDI) which identifies an instance of a device uniquely if the serial number is present, . - see http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/UniqueDeviceIdentification/default.htm.

Often fixed to the device as a barcode and may include names given to the device in local usage. Note that some of the barcodes affixed to the device identify its type, not its instance.

Code or identifier to identify a kind of device An example is the FDA Mandated Unique Device Identifier (UDI) which identifies a type of a device when the serial number is absent, otherwise it uniquely identifies the device instance and Device.identifier should be used instead of Device.type. - see http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/UniqueDeviceIdentification/default.htm.

A name of the manufacturer.

The "model" - an identifier assigned by the manufacturer to identify the product by its type. This number is shared by the all devices sold as the same type.

The version of the device, if the device has multiple releases under the same model, or if the device is software or carries firmware.

The Date and time when the device was manufactured.

The date and time beyond which this device is no longer valid or should not be used (if applicable).

Lot number assigned by the manufacturer.

Alphanumeric Maximum 20.

An organization that is responsible for the provision and ongoing maintenance of the device.

The resource may be found in a literal location (i.e. GPS coordinates), a logical place (i.e. "in/with the patient"), or a coded location.

Patient information, if the resource is affixed to a person.

Contact details for an organization or a particular human that is responsible for the device.

used for troubleshooting etc.

A network address on which the device may be contacted directly.

If the device is running a FHIR server, the network address should be the root URL from which a conformance statement may be retrieved.