Polaris FHIR Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: Polaris App Device Core

Official URL: https://fhir.apps.health/StructureDefinition/polaris-core-appdevice Version: 1.10.0
Draft as of 2026-05-26 Computable Name: PolarisCoreAppDevice

Simple profile for applications that integrate with patient data and require consent tracking. Contains just the essential information: app name, client_id, and basic details.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... source SΣ 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | inactive
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatus (required): The availability status of the device.
... manufacturer S 0..1 string App developer/company (optional)
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
Binding: DeviceType (example): Codes to identify medical devices.
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Device.statusrequiredFHIRDeviceStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.deviceName.typerequiredDeviceNameType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-nametype|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.typeexampleDeviceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDeviceA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Device

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... meta
.... source S 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
... identifier S 1..* Identifier App identifier (include OAuth client_id)
... status S 1..1 code active | inactive
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source SΣ 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier S 1..* Identifier App identifier (include OAuth client_id)
... definition 0..1 Reference(DeviceDefinition) The reference to the definition for the device
... udiCarrier Σ 0..* BackboneElement Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... deviceIdentifier Σ 0..1 string Mandatory fixed portion of UDI
.... issuer 0..1 uri UDI Issuing Organization
.... jurisdiction 0..1 uri Regional UDI authority
.... carrierAIDC Σ 0..1 base64Binary UDI Machine Readable Barcode String
.... carrierHRF Σ 0..1 string UDI Human Readable Barcode String
.... entryType 0..1 code barcode | rfid | manual +
Binding: UDIEntryType (required): Codes to identify how UDI data was entered.
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | inactive
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatus (required): The availability status of the device.
... statusReason 0..* CodeableConcept online | paused | standby | offline | not-ready | transduc-discon | hw-discon | off
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatusReason (extensible): The availability status reason of the device.
... distinctIdentifier 0..1 string The distinct identification string
... manufacturer S 0..1 string App developer/company (optional)
... manufactureDate 0..1 dateTime Date when the device was made
... expirationDate 0..1 dateTime Date and time of expiry of this device (if applicable)
... lotNumber 0..1 string Lot number of manufacture
... serialNumber 0..1 string Serial number assigned by the manufacturer
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
... modelNumber 0..1 string The model number for the device
... partNumber 0..1 string The part number of the device
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
Binding: DeviceType (example): Codes to identify medical devices.
... specialization 0..* BackboneElement The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... systemType 1..1 CodeableConcept The standard that is used to operate and communicate
.... version 0..1 string The version of the standard that is used to operate and communicate
... version 0..* BackboneElement The actual design of the device or software version running on the device
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of the device version
.... component 0..1 Identifier A single component of the device version
.... value 1..1 string The version text
... property 0..* BackboneElement The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Code that specifies the property DeviceDefinitionPropetyCode (Extensible)
.... valueQuantity 0..* Quantity Property value as a quantity
.... valueCode 0..* CodeableConcept Property value as a code, e.g., NTP4 (synced to NTP)
... patient 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient to whom Device is affixed
... owner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for device
... contact 0..* ContactPoint Details for human/organization for support
... location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the device is found
... url 0..1 uri Network address to contact device
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app
... safety Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Safety Characteristics of Device
... parent 0..1 Reference(Device) The parent device

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Device.meta.securityextensibleAll Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels
From the FHIR Standard
Device.meta.tagexampleCommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags
From the FHIR Standard
Device.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Device.udiCarrier.entryTyperequiredUDIEntryType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/udi-entry-type|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.statusrequiredFHIRDeviceStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.statusReasonextensibleFHIRDeviceStatusReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Device.deviceName.typerequiredDeviceNameType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-nametype|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.typeexampleDeviceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDeviceA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Device

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 8 elements

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... source SΣ 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | inactive
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatus (required): The availability status of the device.
... manufacturer S 0..1 string App developer/company (optional)
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
Binding: DeviceType (example): Codes to identify medical devices.
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Device.statusrequiredFHIRDeviceStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.deviceName.typerequiredDeviceNameType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-nametype|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.typeexampleDeviceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDeviceA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Device

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... meta
.... source S 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
... identifier S 1..* Identifier App identifier (include OAuth client_id)
... status S 1..1 code active | inactive
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Device 0..* Device Item used in healthcare
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source SΣ 0..1 uri Identifies EMR instance & pipeline version the resource came from
.... profile Σ 0..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier S 1..* Identifier App identifier (include OAuth client_id)
... definition 0..1 Reference(DeviceDefinition) The reference to the definition for the device
... udiCarrier Σ 0..* BackboneElement Unique Device Identifier (UDI) Barcode string
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... deviceIdentifier Σ 0..1 string Mandatory fixed portion of UDI
.... issuer 0..1 uri UDI Issuing Organization
.... jurisdiction 0..1 uri Regional UDI authority
.... carrierAIDC Σ 0..1 base64Binary UDI Machine Readable Barcode String
.... carrierHRF Σ 0..1 string UDI Human Readable Barcode String
.... entryType 0..1 code barcode | rfid | manual +
Binding: UDIEntryType (required): Codes to identify how UDI data was entered.
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code active | inactive
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatus (required): The availability status of the device.
... statusReason 0..* CodeableConcept online | paused | standby | offline | not-ready | transduc-discon | hw-discon | off
Binding: FHIRDeviceStatusReason (extensible): The availability status reason of the device.
... distinctIdentifier 0..1 string The distinct identification string
... manufacturer S 0..1 string App developer/company (optional)
... manufactureDate 0..1 dateTime Date when the device was made
... expirationDate 0..1 dateTime Date and time of expiry of this device (if applicable)
... lotNumber 0..1 string Lot number of manufacture
... serialNumber 0..1 string Serial number assigned by the manufacturer
... deviceName S 1..1 BackboneElement The name of the device as given by the manufacturer
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... name S 1..1 string Simple app name
.... type 1..1 code udi-label-name | user-friendly-name | patient-reported-name | manufacturer-name | model-name | other
Binding: DeviceNameType (required): The type of name the device is referred by.
... modelNumber 0..1 string The model number for the device
... partNumber 0..1 string The part number of the device
... type S 0..1 CodeableConcept Software application type
Binding: DeviceType (example): Codes to identify medical devices.
... specialization 0..* BackboneElement The capabilities supported on a device, the standards to which the device conforms for a particular purpose, and used for the communication
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... systemType 1..1 CodeableConcept The standard that is used to operate and communicate
.... version 0..1 string The version of the standard that is used to operate and communicate
... version 0..* BackboneElement The actual design of the device or software version running on the device
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of the device version
.... component 0..1 Identifier A single component of the device version
.... value 1..1 string The version text
... property 0..* BackboneElement The actual configuration settings of a device as it actually operates, e.g., regulation status, time properties
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type 1..1 CodeableConcept Code that specifies the property DeviceDefinitionPropetyCode (Extensible)
.... valueQuantity 0..* Quantity Property value as a quantity
.... valueCode 0..* CodeableConcept Property value as a code, e.g., NTP4 (synced to NTP)
... patient 0..1 Reference(Patient) Patient to whom Device is affixed
... owner 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization responsible for device
... contact 0..* ContactPoint Details for human/organization for support
... location 0..1 Reference(Location) Where the device is found
... url 0..1 uri Network address to contact device
... note S 0..1 Annotation Brief description of the app
... safety Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Safety Characteristics of Device
... parent 0..1 Reference(Device) The parent device

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Device.meta.securityextensibleAll Security Labels
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/security-labels
From the FHIR Standard
Device.meta.tagexampleCommonTags
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/common-tags
From the FHIR Standard
Device.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
From the FHIR Standard
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Device.udiCarrier.entryTyperequiredUDIEntryType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/udi-entry-type|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.statusrequiredFHIRDeviceStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.statusReasonextensibleFHIRDeviceStatusReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-status-reason
From the FHIR Standard
Device.deviceName.typerequiredDeviceNameType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-nametype|4.0.1
From the FHIR Standard
Device.typeexampleDeviceType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/device-type
From the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorDeviceIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorDeviceIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceDeviceA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Device

Summary

Mandatory: 3 elements
Must-Support: 8 elements

 

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