There are many different categories of medical equipment and supplies, but the main categories are electronic, diagnostic, surgical, durable medical equipment (DME), acute care, and storage and transport.

Some types of medical devices include: single use devices (i.e. syringes, catheters) implantable (i.e. hip prothesis, pacemakers) imaging (i.e. ultrasound and CT scanners)

Brief definition: An article, instrument, apparatus or machine that is used in the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease, or for detecting, measuring, restoring, correcting or modifying the structure or function of the body for some health purpose.