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Device

Overview​

The Device resource represents an instance of a manufactured item that is used in the provision of healthcare without being incorporated into the patient. This includes medical devices, implants, and equipment used in patient care.

Resource Schema​

Key fields in the Device resource:

{
  "resourceType": "Device",
  "id": "example-device-123",
  "status": "active",
  "deviceName": [
    {
      "name": "Acme Cardiac Monitor Model X1",
      "type": "manufacturer-name"
    }
  ],
  "type": {
    "coding": [
      {
        "system": "http://snomed.info/sct",
        "code": "706172005",
        "display": "Cardiac monitor"
      }
    ]
  },
  "manufacturer": "Acme Medical Devices",
  "modelNumber": "X1-2023",
  "serialNumber": "SN123456789",
  "patient": {
    "reference": "Patient/123456"
  }
}

Operations​

The Device resource supports Read and Search operations. Support varies by CareRecord solution.

CareRecord / SolutionReadSearch
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Read​

HTTP Method: GET
URL: /Device/{id}

curl -X GET https://fhir.netsmartcloud.com/uscore/v1/Device/123456 \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer {token}" \
    -H "Accept: application/fhir+json"

HTTP Method: GET or POST
URL: /Device or /Device/_search

Search by Patient
curl -X POST https://fhir.netsmartcloud.com/uscore/v1/Device/_search \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer {token}" \
    -H "Accept: application/fhir+json" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/x-form-urlencoded" \
    -d "patient=Patient/123"

Integration Patterns​

Common Workflows​

  1. Device Tracking - Monitor medical devices assigned to patients
  2. Implant Registry - Track implanted devices and their specifications
  3. Equipment Management - Manage medical equipment used in patient care

Relationships to Other Resources​

  • Patient - Patient using or implanted with the device
  • Observation - Measurements taken by or from the device
  • Procedure - Procedures involving device implantation or use

Error Handling​

For common errors and troubleshooting guidance, see Common Errors.

Supported Profiles​