Device Category Dossier

Orthosis, <specify>

Device Category Dossier for Orthosis, <specify>. Australian ARTG records, sponsors, device class — compiled by arcimedes.

Orthopaedic devices in this category are externally worn supports used to support, align, prevent, or correct various bodily deformities, misalignments or injuries or to improve the function of movable parts of the body. These devices are employed for treatment, alleviation, prevention, or compensation for injuries or disabilities through support, stability, protection, compression, immobilisation, restriction of motion, realignment, offloading, and maintenance or guidance of joint positions and movements, with applications across multiple body parts including the foot, ankle, spine, wrist, thumb, elbow, shoulder, arm, knee, and hip.