ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Medical device

Hey kiddo!

Have you ever been to the doctor and saw some cool gadgets they used like a stethoscope, thermometer, or blood pressure cuff? Those are all medical devices!

A medical device is any tool or instrument that's used in healthcare to help diagnose, prevent, or treat an illness or injury. Medical devices come in all shapes and sizes, from something as big as an MRI machine to something as small as a band-aid.

Medical devices are made to help people feel better and healthier. They're usually designed and tested to make sure they're safe to use and work properly.

So, the next time you go to the doctor, look around and see if you can spot any medical devices!