MEDEVIS

The code(s) and term(s) in this section were observed and retrieved from public databases and have not been validated by health regulatory authorities. Please consult your regulatory agency and EMDN site: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/dyna2/emdn

GMDN related code(s)

61223

Pressure bandage, non-latex, reusable (A strip or roll of fabric or plastic material intended to be applied to and compress a local area of the body for one or more preventative/therapeutic applications (e.g., treatment of lymphoedema, venous oedema and lipoedema, support injuries associated with minor trauma), and/or to secure hot/cold packs to the body to provide heat/cold therapy. It may be described as a sports tape intended for support while allowing movement, or described as a compression bandage; it is not intended to be used in association with open wounds. It is intended for use in the home or healthcare facility. This is a reusable device.)

The medical device term(s), code(s) and definition(s) in this section were retrieved from databases external to WHO. As there might be more than one name, definition and “Nomenclature Code” related to the specific medical device, please consult https://gmdnagency.org GMDN ®. © GMDN Agency 2005-2025

Decommissioning

https://youtu.be/D7TycnSGGXc https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330095

WHO resources on medical devices

Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications Package of eye care interventions Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019 WHO medical devices website WHO priority medical devices website WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website

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Bandage, compression