Voisin Consulting Life Sciences glossary icon
Glossary

Expected Life of a Device

Loading..
Click a letter to view all its definitions

The time that a device is expected to remain functional after it is placed into use. Certain implanted devices have specified “end of life” (EOL) dates. Other devices are not labeled as to their respective EOL but are expected to remain operational through activities such as maintenance, repairs, or upgrades, for an estimated period of time. 

Other glossary definitions

I

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVDMD)

Any medical device which is a reagent, reagent product, calibrator, control material, kit, instrument, apparatus,…

View definition
I

Incident for Medical Device (MEDDEV definition)

Any malfunction or deterioration in the characteristics and/or performance of a device, including use-error due…

View definition