Research Guides: BME2000: Biomedical Engineering in the Clinical Environment: A. Identify a Device

Identifying a suitable device for your project:

Know terminology related to the device, to improve your chances of finding relevant information

MedlinePlus
Where to review general device information
FDA Medical Devices
Provides an overview of medical devices links to databases to search for medical devices.
FDA Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance
Device Advice is CDRH's premier text-based resource that explains many aspects of medical device laws, regulations, guidances, and policies, encompassing the entire product life cycle.
FDA Recently-Approved Devices
Learn about the latest device approvals, including what medical uses the device is cleared or approved for, when it can be used, and when it should not be used.
Medical Device and Diagnostic - Industry magazine

AccessMedicine
Medical textbooks for background information

In general, aim for a product that is commercially available. Experimental products (in development at university research labs) or products that are very new to market may not have a sufficient degree of published information.