Background and Identification
Cardiac equipment is a category of medical devices pertaining to the monitoring or support of the heart and circulatory system, responsible for regulating the flow of blood around the body. While there are various other devices not included in this category related indirectly to the heart, such as defibrillators, this category will cover devices specifically related to the cardiac system. This includes heart monitors, cardiology cameras, external pacemakers, cardiac stimulators, hypothermic therapy systems and circulatory support systems.