Sigmoidoscope, flexible

Sigmoidoscope, flexible
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Endoscopes and related devices
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
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
EMDN related code(s)
Z12020602
SIGMOIDOSCOPES
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GMDN related code(s)
15057
Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion intended for the visual examination and treatment of the sigmoid colon (the distal S-shaped part of the large intestine leading to the rectum). It is inserted through the anus during the procedure called a sigmoidoscopy or a proctosigmoidoscopy. Anatomical images are transmitted to the user by the device through a fibreoptic bundle. This device is commonly used to examine the structures and lining of the sigmoid colon and for indications of altered bowel habit, colonic cancer, polyps. This is a reusable device.)
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