Healthcare Supplies - Essential Equipment

Discover essential supplies and equipment used in healthcare settings for medical treatments and care.

Healthcare Supplies FAQ

What is care supplies & equipment?

Care Supplies and Equipment delivered directly across the UK. Care Supplies is your one-stop destination for professional care and medical products designed to enhance the well-being of individuals living within a care setting such as a care home, hospital, or being cared for within a domiciliary setting.

What are accessories to medical devices?

Accessories to medical devices are classified separately to the device. All active implantable medical devices and their accessories fall under the highest risk category (Class III). In vitro diagnostic medical devices include all tests, including lab tests, point of care tests and ‘self-test’ devices intended to be used by a person at home.

What if a product is not a medical device?

You should be aware that a disclaimer statement from the manufacturer saying that a product is not a medical device, or is not intended to diagnose or treat any specific medical condition, does not automatically mean that a product would not be considered a medical device.

What is medical equipment?

Medical equipment are defined as medical devices requiring calibration, maintenance, repair, user training and decommissioning – activities usually managed by clinical engineers. Technical specifications for pre-market assessment of blood pressure measuring device with cuff, automated...