# Physical Object

<mark style="color:$danger;">**This Editorial Guide is used for Education Purposes Only. It is used in the Authoring Courses and Certifications. It is based on the January 2026 Editorial Guide.**</mark>

<table><thead><tr><th width="288.0625">Definition</th><th>Examples</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Physical devices relevant to healthcare or to injuries/accidents</td><td><ul><li>469785004 | Heel protector (physical object) |</li><li>40388003 | Implant, device (physical object) |</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Out of scope

The following types of concepts are out of scope for the Physical object hierarchy.

| **High level component groupers** High lever grouper concepts that include the term "component" in their name are out of scope of the International edition. Specific device concepts which are logically components, e.g., 304121006 \|Femoral head prosthesis (physical object)\|, are acceptable as long as the term "component" is not included in the name. |
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| **In Vitro Diagnostic** In vitro diagnostic refers to a device that has no direct contact with the patient and does not provide treatment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| **Kits or Sets** Concepts containing unspecified data characteristics of kit and set are not in scope for the International edition because what comprises a kit or set may vary across locale or institution or by manufacturer. Concepts described as a kit or set may be handled in other resources such as an UDI repository or National Extension.          |
| **Packaged Together** Packaged together means packed (e.g., wrapped or sealed) in a single container that is not intended to be unwrapped or unsealed before it is used by an end user.                                                                                                                                                                          |

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