Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine
Primary use
Disinfection / Sterilization / Cleaning
Type of medical device or related product
Cleaning / disinfection / sterilization solutions
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Pre-hospital emergency services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Across all healthcare units
EMDN related code(s)
D020101
CHLORHEXIDINE FOR THE DISINFECTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
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GMDN related code(s)
63385
Medical device cleaning agent (A substance (e.g., liquid, gel, foam, powder) with a neutral or alkaline pH intended to be applied to medical, dental and/or surgical instruments/devices for pre-cleaning and/or cleaning (e.g., to remove dust from surfaces, or blood proteins and other organic compounds prior to disinfection or sterilization); it is not intended for in vitro diagnostic device use. It includes a detergent and may be added, as manufacturer specified, to water for cleaning or be applied directly to soiled devices immediately after their use as a pre-cleaning agent to prevent drying during transportation. Some types may include an enzyme(s) to facilitate cleaning. After application, this device cannot be reused.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices