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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 9Art. 2§ 4023 Medical Device Definition

§ 4023 Medical Device Definition

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§ 4023 Medical Device Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'device' is anything used to help find, treat, or prevent sickness in people or animals.
  • •It also includes things that change how the body works, like machines or implants.
  • •Things like contact lenses or fake arms/legs (without a prescription) are not counted as 'devices' here.

Example

A person uses a blood sugar monitor to check their diabetes.

The blood sugar monitor is a 'device' because it helps treat and check a sickness.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4023 Medical Device Definition

“Device” means any instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, in vitro reagent, or contrivance, including its components, parts, products, or the byproducts of a device, and accessories that are used or intended for either of the following: (a) Use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in a human or any other animal. (b) To affect the structure or any function of the body of a human or any other animal. For purposes of this chapter, “device” does not include contact lenses, or any prosthetic or orthopedic device that does not require a prescription. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

prescriptiondevicetreatmentdiagnosismedicalin californiainstrumentcontrivance

Related Statutes

  • § 4025 Drug Definition Standards
  • § 4019 Hospital Drug Order Authorization
  • § 4024 Prescription Drug Dispensing Rules
  • § 4028 Hospital Licensing Definition
  • § 4021 Controlled Substance Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4023.
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