# RCW 69.04.010: RCW 69.04.010: "Device."

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 69.04.010
- **Heading:** RCW 69.04.010: "Device."
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 69 / Chapter 04 / Section 010

## Text

The term "device" (except when used in RCW 69.04.016 and in RCW * 69.04.040 (10), ** 69.04.270 , 69.04.690 , and in RCW 69.04.470 as used in the sentence "(as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling)") means instruments, apparatus, and contrivances, including their components, parts and accessories, intended (1) for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or other animals; or (2) to affect the structure or any function of the body of human beings or other animals.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 69.04.001 RCW 69.04.001: Statement of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S001.md)
- [RCW 69.04.002 RCW 69.04.002: Introductory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S002.md)
- [RCW 69.04.003 RCW 69.04.003: "Federal act" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S003.md)
- [RCW 69.04.004 RCW 69.04.004: "Intrastate commerce."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S004.md)
- [RCW 69.04.005 RCW 69.04.005: "Sale."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S005.md)
- [RCW 69.04.006 RCW 69.04.006: "Director."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S006.md)
- [RCW 69.04.007 RCW 69.04.007: "Person."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S007.md)
- [RCW 69.04.008 RCW 69.04.008: "Food."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S008.md)
- [RCW 69.04.009 RCW 69.04.009: "Drugs."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S009.md)
- [RCW 69.04.010 RCW 69.04.010: "Device."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S010.md)
- [RCW 69.04.011 RCW 69.04.011: "Cosmetic."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S011.md)
- [RCW 69.04.012 RCW 69.04.012: "Official compendium."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S012.md)
- [RCW 69.04.013 RCW 69.04.013: "Label."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S013.md)
- [RCW 69.04.014 RCW 69.04.014: "Immediate container."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C04_S014.md)

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