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IDENTIFICATEUR INSTRUMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2025-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

A unique series of letters or numbers or any combination of these or a bar code that is assigned to a medical device by the manufacturer and that identifies it and distinguishes it from similar devices.

OBS

Not to be confused with the device identification number, which is assigned by Health Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
DEF

Série unique de lettres ou de chiffres, ou toute combinaison de ceux-ci, ou code à barres, qui est assigné à l'instrument médical par le fabricant et qui permet d'identifier l'instrument et de le distinguer d'instruments similaires.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le numéro d'identification de l'instrument qui est attribué par Santé Canada.

Spanish

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