ExamplePrescription only
Baxter Spectrum IQ infusion pump
81% of the FDA's records for infusion pumps are prescription-only, so it can't go on eBay.
Free tool for medical equipment resellers
FDA compliance made simple.
Don't waste time trying to understand complex regulations. Get a summary of FDA status in seconds, and check resale eligibility for used medical equipment before you publish a listing.
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- Paste one link to an auction catalogue to check every item on it, or
- Open the catalogue yourself, select all, copy, and paste the page here, or
- Open a CSV and label column one name (and brand and model if you have them).
Up to 200 devices; each takes a few seconds.
Fill the frame with the rating plate
Read from the label. Fix anything that's wrong, then check.
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Bulk results
| Device | Result | Why | FDA record |
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The answers
Four possible outcomes
Every check gives you a simple, easy to understand outcome.
Prescription only
Can't be sold on eBay.
Review required
Check the label before listing.
Likely permitted
Over-the-counter. Verify first.
Not a medical device
No FDA device record.
How it works
Three steps, a few seconds
01Add your device
Type its name, paste a listing link or a list, or photograph its label.
02We check it
MedquipCheck looks the device up in the FDA's records.
03You get a simple answer
Prescription only, review required, likely permitted, or not a medical device, with the reason.
Common devices
Can you sell it on eBay?
The usual answer for each device type, from FDA records and eBay's policy. Check the exact model for a definite answer.
Questions
Common questions
Still unsure about a device? Check it above, then read its label for "Rx only".
Can I sell a used medical device on eBay?
Yes, unless it needs a prescription. eBay doesn't allow prescription-only medical devices, and it bans a few types by name, like CPAP machines and pulse oximeters. MedquipCheck tells you which group your device is in.
How do I know if a device is prescription-only?
Look on its label for "Rx only" or "Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician". MedquipCheck also looks the device up in the FDA's 510(k) and GUDID databases, which record whether it is prescription-only.
Is MedquipCheck free?
Yes. Checks by name, link, list and label photo are free, with no sign-up.
Can I check multiple devices at once?
Yes. In Bulk check, list devices one per line, paste their listing links, paste a link to an auction catalogue (or copy the catalogue page and paste it), or open a CSV. Up to 200 devices are checked at once.
Is this legal advice?
No. It's a screening aid built on public FDA data. Always check the device's own label and the marketplace's current policy before listing.