The Difference Between a Medical and a Wellness Device

Our experts discuss the difference between a medical device and a wellness device. Discover the importance of a manufacturer’s claims about a product and how this can impact the classification.

Watch now: The Difference Between a Medical and a Wellness Device

In this session, we discuss the difference between a medical device and a wellness device. We’ll explore the importance of the manufacturer’s claims about a product and how the claim can impact the classification.

Webinar date: July 14, 2022

Speaker: Paul Hilgeman, global director and industry leader for medical

Wellness device or medical device?

Watch the presentation to learn about:

Testing using standards.
- Medical equipment 60601 series of standards.
- Health and hygiene wearables.
- Information technology wearables.
- Certification.
Biocompatibility/toxicity.
Human factors/usability.
Testing to support claims.
- Accuracy of measurement, number of steps, distance, laps.
- Environmental claims.
- Durability.
- Custom.

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