A mediscan unit functioned in a way analogous to a bioscan. This device examined a person's biological composition, determining their age, place of birth, and various other characteristics. The device possessed the ability to identify health issues and irregularities within a person. It was able to both diagnose and provide treatment for injuries, sharing similarities with a sickbay, although with somewhat reduced functionality. The smuggler known as Han Solo obtained his mediscan unit as salvaged equipment from an Athakam II Med Unit.