71 devices · GMDN 57871
A specimen processing instrument IVD is an electrically powered device designed to automate or semi-automate the preparation of clinical specimens before analysis. It handles tasks such as sampling, diluting, aliquoting, and may also manage post-analytical steps like labeling, storage, or tracking location data, but does not process specimens intended for microbial culture.
These instruments are regulated as in vitro diagnostic medical devices and are typically supplied for use in laboratory settings where consistent, traceable specimen preparation is required. Their classification and regulatory pathway depend on the intended use and risk profile, but they are not classified as reusable or single-use by category definition—those attributes vary by specific device design.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.