What are the types of household medical devices

Home medical devices refer to medical equipment designed specifically for home environments, easy to operate, and convenient for non professionals to use. They are mainly used for health monitoring, disease prevention, auxiliary treatment, and rehabilitation management.

1. Health monitoring category

Used for measuring and monitoring daily health indicators:

Blood pressure monitor: including electronic blood pressure monitor and mercury blood pressure monitor. It is recommended to choose an upper arm electronic blood pressure monitor, which is more suitable for home use.

Blood glucose meter: It is necessary for diabetes patients. Blood glucose can be quickly detected by blood sampling at finger tips.

Thermometers: including electronic thermometers, infrared ear/forehead thermometers, etc. Mercury thermometers have been gradually phased out due to safety issues.

Traditional diagnostic instruments such as stethoscopes, spirometers, and vision testers also belong to this category.

2. Treatment assistance category

Used for disease treatment or symptom relief:

Oxygen concentrator: provides auxiliary oxygen supply for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or hypoxemia.

Nebulizer: Inhale medication after nebulization, used for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.

Physiotherapy equipment: such as infrared therapy equipment, magnetic therapy equipment, low-frequency pulse therapy equipment, etc., used to relieve pain and promote blood circulation.

Cervical/lumbar traction device: relieves pain caused by intervertebral disc herniation.

3. Rehabilitation nursing

For people with mobility difficulties or postoperative rehabilitation:

Wheelchairs, crutches, and walking aids: assistive mobility.

Anti pressure ulcer mattress and bedridden toilet care device: suitable for long-term bedridden patients.

Orthotics and braces: used for supporting and correcting bones or joints.

4. Family Health and Massage

Used for daily health care and fatigue relief:

Massage equipment: such as electric massage chairs, massage pillows, massage belts, foot massagers, etc.

Sleep improvement equipment, vision care devices, oral health products, etc. are also included in this category.

5. First aid and protective measures

Home first aid kit: includes band aids, disinfectant cotton balls, bandages, medical tape, etc.

Other daily necessities, such as contact lenses, condoms, pregnancy test strips, medical cotton swabs, bandages, etc., although common, are also considered medical devices according to the law.