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Resource Profile: VA Validic Device Definition object

Official URL: https://veteran.apps.va.gov/fhir/validic/StructureDefinition/va-validic-devicedefinition-device-definition-object Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2026-05-06 Computable Name: VAValidicDeviceDefinitionDeviceDefinitionObject

Device Definition object from Validic

Usages:

  • This Profile is not used by any profiles in this Implementation Guide

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DeviceDefinition A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DeviceDefinition

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer
... deviceName
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Required Pattern: model-name

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier Instance identifier
... udiDeviceIdentifier 0..* BackboneElement Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... deviceIdentifier 1..1 string The identifier that is to be associated with every Device that references this DeviceDefintiion for the issuer and jurisdication porvided in the DeviceDefinition.udiDeviceIdentifier
.... issuer 1..1 uri The organization that assigns the identifier algorithm
.... jurisdiction 1..1 uri The jurisdiction to which the deviceIdentifier applies
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer
... deviceName 0..* BackboneElement A name given to the device to identify it
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 1..1 string The name of the device
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
Required Pattern: model-name
... modelNumber 0..1 string The model number for the device
... type 0..1 CodeableConcept What kind of device or device system this is
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example): Type of device e.g. according to official classification.
... specialization 0..* BackboneElement The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... systemType 1..1 string The standard that is used to operate and communicate
.... version 0..1 string The version of the standard that is used to operate and communicate
... version 0..* string Available versions
... safety Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Safety characteristics of the device
Binding: DeviceSafety (example)
... shelfLifeStorage 0..* ProductShelfLife Shelf Life and storage information
... physicalCharacteristics 0..1 ProdCharacteristic Dimensions, color etc.
... languageCode 0..* CodeableConcept Language code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported)
... capability 0..* BackboneElement Device capabilities
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of capability
.... description 0..* CodeableConcept Description of capability
... property 0..* BackboneElement The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Code that specifies the property DeviceDefinitionPropetyCode (Extensible)
.... valueQuantity 0..* Quantity Property value as a quantity
.... valueCode 0..* CodeableConcept Property value as a code, e.g., NTP4 (synced to NTP)
... owner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for device
... contact 0..* ContactPoint Details for human/organization for support
... url 0..1 uri Network address to contact device
... onlineInformation 0..1 uri Access to on-line information
... note 0..* Annotation Device notes and comments
... quantity 0..1 Quantity The quantity of the device present in the packaging (e.g. the number of devices present in a pack, or the number of devices in the same package of the medicinal product)
... parentDevice Σ 0..1 Reference(DeviceDefinition) The parent device it can be part of
... material 0..* BackboneElement A substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... substance 1..1 CodeableConcept The substance
.... alternate 0..1 boolean Indicates an alternative material of the device
.... allergenicIndicator 0..1 boolean Whether the substance is a known or suspected allergen

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DeviceDefinition.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.deviceName.​type Base required DeviceNameType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.type Base example FHIR Device Types 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.safety Base example Device safety 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DeviceDefinition A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DeviceDefinition

Summary

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer

doco Documentation for this format

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DeviceDefinition A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from DeviceDefinition

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer
... deviceName
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Required Pattern: model-name

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. DeviceDefinition 0..* DeviceDefinition An instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier Instance identifier
... udiDeviceIdentifier 0..* BackboneElement Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... deviceIdentifier 1..1 string The identifier that is to be associated with every Device that references this DeviceDefintiion for the issuer and jurisdication porvided in the DeviceDefinition.udiDeviceIdentifier
.... issuer 1..1 uri The organization that assigns the identifier algorithm
.... jurisdiction 1..1 uri The jurisdiction to which the deviceIdentifier applies
... manufacturer[x] 0..1 string Name of device manufacturer
... deviceName 0..* BackboneElement A name given to the device to identify it
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name 1..1 string The name of the device
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
Required Pattern: model-name
... modelNumber 0..1 string The model number for the device
... type 0..1 CodeableConcept What kind of device or device system this is
Binding: FHIRDeviceTypes (example): Type of device e.g. according to official classification.
... specialization 0..* BackboneElement The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... systemType 1..1 string The standard that is used to operate and communicate
.... version 0..1 string The version of the standard that is used to operate and communicate
... version 0..* string Available versions
... safety Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Safety characteristics of the device
Binding: DeviceSafety (example)
... shelfLifeStorage 0..* ProductShelfLife Shelf Life and storage information
... physicalCharacteristics 0..1 ProdCharacteristic Dimensions, color etc.
... languageCode 0..* CodeableConcept Language code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported)
... capability 0..* BackboneElement Device capabilities
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of capability
.... description 0..* CodeableConcept Description of capability
... property 0..* BackboneElement The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Code that specifies the property DeviceDefinitionPropetyCode (Extensible)
.... valueQuantity 0..* Quantity Property value as a quantity
.... valueCode 0..* CodeableConcept Property value as a code, e.g., NTP4 (synced to NTP)
... owner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for device
... contact 0..* ContactPoint Details for human/organization for support
... url 0..1 uri Network address to contact device
... onlineInformation 0..1 uri Access to on-line information
... note 0..* Annotation Device notes and comments
... quantity 0..1 Quantity The quantity of the device present in the packaging (e.g. the number of devices present in a pack, or the number of devices in the same package of the medicinal product)
... parentDevice Σ 0..1 Reference(DeviceDefinition) The parent device it can be part of
... material 0..* BackboneElement A substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... substance 1..1 CodeableConcept The substance
.... alternate 0..1 boolean Indicates an alternative material of the device
.... allergenicIndicator 0..1 boolean Whether the substance is a known or suspected allergen

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
DeviceDefinition.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.deviceName.​type Base required DeviceNameType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.type Base example FHIR Device Types 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
DeviceDefinition.safety Base example Device safety 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error DeviceDefinition If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error DeviceDefinition If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice DeviceDefinition A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from DeviceDefinition

Summary

 

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