ePA Laboratory Report Implementation Guide
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Ressourcenprofil: Device Definition Specimen Container dgLP - Detaillierte Beschreibungen

Active Stand: 2026-09-30

Definitionen für das device-definition-specimen-container-dglp ressourcenprofil

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. DeviceDefinition
Definition

Dieses Profil bildet das Modell eines Probenbehälters ab.


The characteristics, operational status and capabilities of a medical-related component of a medical device.

ShortAn instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
Comments

For the initial scope, this DeviceDefinition resource is only applicable to describe a single node in the containment tree that is produced by the context scanner in any medical device that implements or derives from the ISO/IEEE 11073 standard and that does not represent a metric. Examples for such a node are MDS, VMD, or Channel.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. DeviceDefinition.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. DeviceDefinition.meta.versionId
Definition

The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

ShortVersion specific identifier
Comments

The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. DeviceDefinition.meta.lastUpdated
Definition

When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

ShortWhen the resource version last changed
Comments

This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Control0..1
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. DeviceDefinition.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. DeviceDefinition.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 12. DeviceDefinition.identifier
    Definition

    Unique instance identifiers assigned to a device by the software, manufacturers, other organizations or owners. For example: handle ID.

    ShortInstance identifier
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. DeviceDefinition.udiDeviceIdentifier
    Definition

    Unique device identifier (UDI) assigned to device label or package. Note that the Device may include multiple udiCarriers as it either may include just the udiCarrier for the jurisdiction it is sold, or for multiple jurisdictions it could have been sold.

    ShortUnique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    20. DeviceDefinition.manufacturer[x]
    Definition

    Hier wird der Name des Herstellers des Laboranalysegerätes angegeben.


    A name of the manufacturer.

    ShortName of device manufacturer
    Control0..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    Typestring, Reference(Organization)
    [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. DeviceDefinition.deviceName
    Definition

    A name given to the device to identify it.

    ShortA name given to the device to identify it
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    27. DeviceDefinition.modelNumber
    Definition

    The model number for the device.

    ShortThe model number for the device
    Comments

    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

    Control0..01
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    29. DeviceDefinition.type
    Definition

    Kategorisierung des Probenbehälters


    What kind of device or device system this is.

    ShortWhat kind of device or device system this is
    Comments

    Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

    Control10..1
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    BindingFor example codes, see FHIRDeviceTypeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-kind|4.0.1
    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-kind|4.0.1)

    Type of device e.g. according to official classification.

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct",
        "version" : "http://snomed.info/sct/11000274103/version/20260515",
        "code" : "434711009",
        "display" : "Specimen container"
      }]
    }
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    31. DeviceDefinition.type.coding
    Definition

    Fixcode für die Kategorie Probenbehälters


    A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

    ShortCode defined by a terminology system
    Comments

    Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

    Control10..1*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeCoding
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    33. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.system
    Definition

    The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

    ShortIdentity of the terminology system
    Comments

    The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

    Control10..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    35. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.version
    Definition

    The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

    ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
    Comments

    Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    37. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.code
    Definition

    A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

    ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
    Control10..1
    Typecode
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    39. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.display
    Definition

    A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

    ShortRepresentation defined by the system
    Comments

    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    41. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.userSelected
    Definition

    Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

    ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
    Comments

    Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

    Control0..01
    Typeboolean
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    43. DeviceDefinition.type.text
    Definition

    A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

    ShortPlain text representation of the concept
    Comments

    Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

    Control0..01
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    45. DeviceDefinition.specialization
    Definition

    The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication.

    ShortThe capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    49. DeviceDefinition.version
    Definition

    The available versions of the device, e.g., software versions.

    ShortAvailable versions
    Comments

    Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
    Control0..0*
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    51. DeviceDefinition.safety
    Definition

    Safety characteristics of the device.

    ShortSafety characteristics of the device
    Comments

    Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    BindingFor example codes, see DeviceSafetyhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-safety|4.0.1
    (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-safety|4.0.1)
    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    53. DeviceDefinition.shelfLifeStorage
    Definition

    Shelf Life and storage information.

    ShortShelf Life and storage information
    Control0..0*
    TypeProductShelfLife
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    55. DeviceDefinition.physicalCharacteristics
    Definition

    Dimensions, color etc.

    ShortDimensions, color etc.
    Control0..01
    TypeProdCharacteristic
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    57. DeviceDefinition.languageCode
    Definition

    Language code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported).

    ShortLanguage code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported)
    Comments

    Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    59. DeviceDefinition.capability
    Definition

    Device capabilities.

    ShortDevice capabilities
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    63. DeviceDefinition.property
    Definition

    The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties.

    ShortThe actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    67. DeviceDefinition.owner
    Definition

    An organization that is responsible for the provision and ongoing maintenance of the device.

    ShortOrganization responsible for device
    Comments

    References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeReference(Organization)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
    69. DeviceDefinition.contact
    Definition

    Contact details for an organization or a particular human that is responsible for the device.

    ShortDetails for human/organization for support
    Comments

    used for troubleshooting etc.

    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeContactPoint
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantscpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. (value.empty() or system.exists())
    ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    71. DeviceDefinition.url
    Definition

    A network address on which the device may be contacted directly.

    ShortNetwork address to contact device
    Comments

    If the device is running a FHIR server, the network address should be the Base URL from which a conformance statement may be retrieved.

    Control0..01
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    73. DeviceDefinition.onlineInformation
    Definition

    Access to on-line information about the device.

    ShortAccess to on-line information
    Comments

    see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_resource_identifier

    Control0..01
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    75. DeviceDefinition.note
    Definition

    Descriptive information, usage information or implantation information that is not captured in an existing element.

    ShortDevice notes and comments
    Comments

    For systems that do not have structured annotations, they can simply communicate a single annotation with no author or time. This element may need to be included in narrative because of the potential for modifying information. Annotations SHOULD NOT be used to communicate "modifying" information that could be computable. (This is a SHOULD because enforcing user behavior is nearly impossible).

    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeAnnotation
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    77. DeviceDefinition.quantity
    Definition

    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).

    ShortThe 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)
    Comments

    The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeQuantity
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
    79. DeviceDefinition.parentDevice
    Definition

    The parent device it can be part of.

    ShortThe parent device it can be part of
    Comments

    References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

    Control0..01
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeReference(DeviceDefinition)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
    81. DeviceDefinition.material
    Definition

    A substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made.

    ShortA substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made
    Control0..0*
    This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. DeviceDefinition
    2. DeviceDefinition.identifier
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..0
    4. DeviceDefinition.udiDeviceIdentifier
    Control0..0
    6. DeviceDefinition.deviceName
    Control0..0
    8. DeviceDefinition.modelNumber
    Control0..0
    10. DeviceDefinition.type
    Control1..?
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct",
        "version" : "http://snomed.info/sct/11000274103/version/20260515",
        "code" : "434711009",
        "display" : "Specimen container"
      }]
    }
    12. DeviceDefinition.type.coding
    Definition

    Fixcode für die Kategorie Probenbehälters

    Control1..1
    14. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.system
    Control1..?
    16. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.version
    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
    Control1..?
    18. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.code
    Control1..?
    20. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.display
    Control1..?
    22. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.userSelected
    Control0..0
    24. DeviceDefinition.type.text
    Control0..0
    26. DeviceDefinition.specialization
    Control0..0
    28. DeviceDefinition.version
    NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
    Control0..0
    30. DeviceDefinition.safety
    Control0..0
    32. DeviceDefinition.shelfLifeStorage
    Control0..0
    34. DeviceDefinition.physicalCharacteristics
    Control0..0
    36. DeviceDefinition.languageCode
    Control0..0
    38. DeviceDefinition.capability
    Control0..0
    40. DeviceDefinition.property
    Control0..0
    42. DeviceDefinition.owner
    Control0..0
    44. DeviceDefinition.contact
    Control0..0
    46. DeviceDefinition.url
    Control0..0
    48. DeviceDefinition.onlineInformation
    Control0..0
    50. DeviceDefinition.note
    Control0..0
    52. DeviceDefinition.quantity
    Control0..0
    54. DeviceDefinition.parentDevice
    Control0..0
    56. DeviceDefinition.material
    Control0..0

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. DeviceDefinition
    Definition

    Dieses Profil bildet das Modell eines Probenbehälters ab.

    ShortAn instance of a medical-related component of a medical device
    Comments

    For the initial scope, this DeviceDefinition resource is only applicable to describe a single node in the containment tree that is produced by the context scanner in any medical device that implements or derives from the ISO/IEEE 11073 standard and that does not represent a metric. Examples for such a node are MDS, VMD, or Channel.

    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
    dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
    dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
    2. DeviceDefinition.id
    Definition

    The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

    ShortLogical id of this artifact
    Comments

    The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

    Control0..1
    Typeid
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summarytrue
    4. DeviceDefinition.meta
    Definition

    The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

    ShortMetadata about the resource
    Control0..1
    TypeMeta
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    6. DeviceDefinition.meta.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    8. DeviceDefinition.meta.extension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.meta.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 10. DeviceDefinition.meta.versionId
      Definition

      The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

      ShortVersion specific identifier
      Comments

      The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. DeviceDefinition.meta.lastUpdated
      Definition

      When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

      ShortWhen the resource version last changed
      Comments

      This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

      Control0..1
      Typeinstant
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      14. DeviceDefinition.meta.source
      Definition

      A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

      ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
      Comments

      In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

      This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      16. DeviceDefinition.meta.profile
      Definition

      A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

      ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
      Comments

      It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

      Control0..*
      Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      18. DeviceDefinition.meta.security
      Definition

      Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

      ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
      Comments

      The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels|4.0.1)

      Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

      TypeCoding
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. DeviceDefinition.meta.tag
      Definition

      Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

      ShortTags applied to this resource
      Comments

      The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags|4.0.1)

      Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

      TypeCoding
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. DeviceDefinition.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. DeviceDefinition.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages|4.0.1)

      A human language.

      Additional BindingsPurpose
      AllLanguagesMax Binding
      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      26. DeviceDefinition.text
      Definition

      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. DeviceDefinition.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      30. DeviceDefinition.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 32. DeviceDefinition.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 34. DeviceDefinition.identifier
          Definition

          Unique instance identifiers assigned to a device by the software, manufacturers, other organizations or owners. For example: handle ID.

          ShortInstance identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..0
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeIdentifier
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          36. DeviceDefinition.udiDeviceIdentifier
          Definition

          Unique device identifier (UDI) assigned to device label or package. Note that the Device may include multiple udiCarriers as it either may include just the udiCarrier for the jurisdiction it is sold, or for multiple jurisdictions it could have been sold.

          ShortUnique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
          Control0..0
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          44. DeviceDefinition.manufacturer[x]
          Definition

          Hier wird der Name des Herstellers des Laboranalysegerätes angegeben.

          ShortName of device manufacturer
          Control0..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          Typestring
          [x] NoteSeeChoice of Data Typesfor further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supporttrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          46. DeviceDefinition.deviceName
          Definition

          A name given to the device to identify it.

          ShortA name given to the device to identify it
          Control0..0
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          53. DeviceDefinition.modelNumber
          Definition

          The model number for the device.

          ShortThe model number for the device
          Comments

          Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

          Control0..0
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          55. DeviceDefinition.type
          Definition

          Kategorisierung des Probenbehälters

          ShortWhat kind of device or device system this is
          Comments

          Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

          Control1..1
          This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
          BindingFor example codes, see FHIRDeviceTypes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-kind|4.0.1)

          Type of device e.g. according to official classification.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://snomed.info/sct",
              "version" : "http://snomed.info/sct/11000274103/version/20260515",
              "code" : "434711009",
              "display" : "Specimen container"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          57. DeviceDefinition.type.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          59. DeviceDefinition.type.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.type.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 61. DeviceDefinition.type.coding
            Definition

            Fixcode für die Kategorie Probenbehälters

            ShortCode defined by a terminology system
            Comments

            Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

            Control1..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeCoding
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            63. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            65. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on DeviceDefinition.type.coding.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 67. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.system
              Definition

              The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

              ShortIdentity of the terminology system
              Comments

              The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

              Control1..1
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              69. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.version
              Definition

              The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

              ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
              Comments

              Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

              NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              71. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.code
              Definition

              A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

              ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
              Control1..1
              Typecode
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              73. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.display
              Definition

              A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

              ShortRepresentation defined by the system
              Comments

              Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Must Supporttrue
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              75. DeviceDefinition.type.coding.userSelected
              Definition

              Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

              ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
              Comments

              Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

              Control0..0
              Typeboolean
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              77. DeviceDefinition.type.text
              Definition

              A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

              ShortPlain text representation of the concept
              Comments

              Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

              Control0..0
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              79. DeviceDefinition.specialization
              Definition

              The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication.

              ShortThe capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              86. DeviceDefinition.version
              Definition

              The available versions of the device, e.g., software versions.

              ShortAvailable versions
              Comments

              Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size

              NoteThis is a business version Id, not a resource version Id (see discussion)
              Control0..0
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              88. DeviceDefinition.safety
              Definition

              Safety characteristics of the device.

              ShortSafety characteristics of the device
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              BindingFor example codes, see DeviceSafety
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-safety|4.0.1)
              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              90. DeviceDefinition.shelfLifeStorage
              Definition

              Shelf Life and storage information.

              ShortShelf Life and storage information
              Control0..0
              TypeProductShelfLife
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              92. DeviceDefinition.physicalCharacteristics
              Definition

              Dimensions, color etc.

              ShortDimensions, color etc.
              Control0..0
              TypeProdCharacteristic
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              94. DeviceDefinition.languageCode
              Definition

              Language code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported).

              ShortLanguage code for the human-readable text strings produced by the device (all supported)
              Comments

              Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              96. DeviceDefinition.capability
              Definition

              Device capabilities.

              ShortDevice capabilities
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              103. DeviceDefinition.property
              Definition

              The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties.

              ShortThe actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              111. DeviceDefinition.owner
              Definition

              An organization that is responsible for the provision and ongoing maintenance of the device.

              ShortOrganization responsible for device
              Comments

              References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeReference(Organization)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
              113. DeviceDefinition.contact
              Definition

              Contact details for an organization or a particular human that is responsible for the device.

              ShortDetails for human/organization for support
              Comments

              used for troubleshooting etc.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeContactPoint
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantscpt-2: A system is required if a value is provided. (value.empty() or system.exists())
              ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              115. DeviceDefinition.url
              Definition

              A network address on which the device may be contacted directly.

              ShortNetwork address to contact device
              Comments

              If the device is running a FHIR server, the network address should be the Base URL from which a conformance statement may be retrieved.

              Control0..0
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              117. DeviceDefinition.onlineInformation
              Definition

              Access to on-line information about the device.

              ShortAccess to on-line information
              Comments

              see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_resource_identifier

              Control0..0
              Typeuri
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              119. DeviceDefinition.note
              Definition

              Descriptive information, usage information or implantation information that is not captured in an existing element.

              ShortDevice notes and comments
              Comments

              For systems that do not have structured annotations, they can simply communicate a single annotation with no author or time. This element may need to be included in narrative because of the potential for modifying information. Annotations SHOULD NOT be used to communicate "modifying" information that could be computable. (This is a SHOULD because enforcing user behavior is nearly impossible).

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeAnnotation
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              121. DeviceDefinition.quantity
              Definition

              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).

              ShortThe 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)
              Comments

              The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeQuantity
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
              123. DeviceDefinition.parentDevice
              Definition

              The parent device it can be part of.

              ShortThe parent device it can be part of
              Comments

              References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository.

              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeReference(DeviceDefinition)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided (reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids')))
              125. DeviceDefinition.material
              Definition

              A substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made.

              ShortA substance used to create the material(s) of which the device is made
              Control0..0
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              TypeBackboneElement
              Is Modifierfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))