Other purposes for non-invasive devices include collecting body liquid for liquids that won't be re-infused, immobilising or supporting body parts, providing physical support for patients, assisting in diagnosing a patient or providing patient treatment.
Examples of other non-invasive devices
Urine collection bottles, ostomy pouches, incontinence pads or collectors used with wound drainage devices, bandages used to aid the healing of a sprain, casts for fractured limbs, cervical collars, gravity traction devices, compression hosiery, patient hoists, walking aids, wheelchairs, stretchers, corrective glasses, stethoscopes, surgical drapes, conductive gels and electrodes for EEG or ECG.
Supplied sterile
A medical device that is sterilised before it is released by the manufacturer is 'supplied sterile'.
Some medical devices must be sterilised before they are used, even though they are new from the manufacturer. These are not supplied sterile.