Medical, Surgical, Dental & Healthcare Devices

Trademark Class 10 under the NICE Classification covers surgical instruments, medical equipment, dental tools, diagnostic apparatus (medical), medical furniture, and healthcare devices used in hospitals, clinics, and home treatments.

If your business manufactures or sells medical machines, surgical tools, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, diagnostic devices, or dental instruments, you must register your trademark under Class 10.

This class is important for medical device manufacturers, healthcare product companies, diagnostic firms, dental suppliers, and pharmaceutical equipment makers.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered under Class 10

A. Medical & Surgical Equipment

• Surgical knives, scissors, clamps

• Syringes, surgical needles, catheters

• Sutures, stents, surgical implants

• Endoscopy & laparoscopic instruments

• Surgical robots and operating tools

B. Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices

• Blood pressure monitors

• Blood sugar testing machines (glucometer)

• ECG, EEG, ultrasound and imaging devices

• Pulse oximeters, thermometers (medical)

• X-ray and diagnostic machines

C. Hospital & Clinical Equipment

• Hospital beds, stretchers, examination tables

• Oxygen cylinders, nebulizers, ventilators

• Sterilization machines and autoclaves

• Wheelchairs, walking aids, orthopedic supports

• Gloves, masks, medical protective gear

D. Dental Instruments

• Dental drills, scalers, probes

• Dental chairs and light units

• Orthodontic equipment

• Dental mirrors, forceps, impression trays

E. Implantable & Assisted Devices

• Pacemakers, prosthetic limbs

• Hearing aids

• Contact lenses, artificial implants

• Surgical implants and orthopedic supports

#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 10

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

✅ Specify your product category:

• “Medical and surgical instruments,”

• “Diagnostic devices,”

• “Dental equipment,”

• “Hospital furniture.”

✅ Include broad wording for protection:

“Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.”

✅ If you supply software for medical devices, include Class 9.

✅ If you provide hospital or healthcare services, also add Class 44.

✅ For distribution or retail of medical devices, include Class 35.

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 10 covers surgical instruments, medical machines, diagnostic devices, prosthetics, dental tools, and hospital equipment.
If your business operates in the medical device or healthcare equipment space, your trademark must be registered under Class 10.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Are oxygen cylinders and ventilators included?
✅ Yes, medical oxygen equipment is covered in Class 10.

Q2. Are thermometers and BP machines included?
✅ Yes, but only if used for medical purposes.

Q3. Are wheelchairs and crutches part of Class 10?
✅ Yes, rehabilitation and mobility aids are included.

Q4. Are dental tools and chairs covered?
✅ Yes, all dental equipment belongs to Class 10.

Q5. Are hospital beds and stretchers included?
✅ Yes, medical furniture is part of Class 10.