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ISO/IEEE 11073 Medical Device Communication Nomenclature Metadata Record

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Last Updated Date 31 October 2025
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Code System Names Formal name ISO/IEEE 11073 Medical Device Communication Nomenclature
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TSMG-endorsed OID 2.16.840.1.113883.6.24
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Description
The nomenclature relates primarily to vital signs monitoring, but also includes semantics of other medical devices that are commonly used in acute care settings. There are multiple coding partitions each of which has a systematic name consisting of a set of base concepts and differentiating criteria.
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