Define: Mechanical Support

How is Mechanical Support defined in a legal contract?

• Mechanical Support means an apparatus used for the proper alignment of a body or to help maintain balance. Seen in 10 SEC filings
• Mechanical Support means any article, device or garment used exclusively to achieve proper body position or balance, which includes items such as chairs, belts, jackets, and protective gear typically used for medical or surgical treatment. Seen in 9 SEC filings
• Mechanical Support means any article, device, or garment used solely to attain proper position or balance, items include but are not limited to chairs, belts, jackets, or bedside rails. Seen in 5 SEC filings
• Mechanical Support means a mechanical device used to provide support for proper body position, balance, or alignment. Seen in 4 SEC filings
• Mechanical Support means a device intended to keep a person in a safe or comfortable position or to provide necessary stability for therapeutic measures such as immobilization of fractures or administration of intravenous solutions. The patient has the option to remove this device at will. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• Mechanical Support means a device used to achieve proper body positioning. It is designed by a physical therapist and approved by a physician, or designed by an occupational therapist. This includes items such as braces, standers, and gait belts but excludes protective devices. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Mechanical Support means a mechanical device used in specific applications. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

Mechanical Support means a device used for maintaining proper body position, balance or alignment.

Relevant Contract Type

• Medical Device Supply Contract
• Product Innovation Contract
• Hospital Equipment Lease Contract
• Physical Therapy Service Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• When a device is being designed or manufactured for use in therapy or rehabilitation
• During the purchase or lease of medical equipment by a hospital or clinic
• In case of procurement of custom medical devices for patients

Relevant Sectors

• Healthcare
• Rehabilitation
• Medical Devices

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Genie Definition 2

Mechanical Support means any apparatus or garment specifically designed to provide stability for therapeutic measures.

Relevant Contract Type

• Physical Therapy Contract
• Medical Product Purchase Agreement
• Athletics Equipment Supply Contract
• Occupational Health and Safety Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• In cases requiring the use of particular tools for therapeutic use
• When purchasing equipment or tools for fitness or athletics
• During the development of safety protocol and occupational health standards

Relevant Sectors

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Health
• Sports and Athletics

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