What does the cryptic crossword clue "Led by good type with characteristic spirit, manage diagnostic device (11)" mean?

The definition is "device". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (synonym="saint – good type") + ETHOS (synonym="characteristic spirit") + COPE (synonym="manage") = STETHOSCOPE The answer is STETHOSCOPE.

Led by good type with characteristic spirit, manage diagnostic device (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29347 | 13 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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