Section 4023.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4023.
in effect“Device” means any instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, in vitro reagent, or contrivance, including its components, parts, products, or the byproducts of a device, and accessories that are used or intended for either of the following:
(a)
Use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in a human or any other animal.
(b)
To affect the structure or any function of the body of a human or any other animal.
For purposes of this chapter, “device” does not include contact lenses, or any prosthetic or orthopedic device that does not require a prescription.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026