Radioactive reference source, long-lived

Alternative names
Reference source, radiation, long lived
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Age
All ages
Sex
All
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized treatment
Type of medical device or related product
Quality assurance / calibration / maintenance devices
EMDN related* code(s)
Z11019099 VARIOUS RADIOTHERAPY AND RADIOSURGERY INSTRUMENTS - OTHER
Z11010380 BRACHYTHERAPY RADIATION SYSTEMS – HARDWARE ACCESSORIES
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/dyna2/emdn
GMDN related* code(s)
38407 Vaginal brachytherapy system applicator, remote-afterloading
38436 General-purpose brachytherapy system applicator, remote-afterloading
38409 Cervical/intrauterine brachytherapy system applicator, remote-afterloading
33069 Brachytherapy needle
38412 Brain brachytherapy system applicator, manual
https://gmdnagency.org
© GMDN Agency 2005-2021
UMDNS related* code(s)
17517 Brachytherapy Systems, Remote Afterloading
https://www.ecri.org/solutions/umdns
© ECRI. All rights reserved
UNSPSC related* code(s)
42202102 Brachytherapy catheters or syringes or inserters or applicators
42202105 Brachytherapy units
https://store.unspsc.org/collections/codeset-downloads
* The codes shown in this section were observed and retrieved from public databases. This mapping is not validated by health regulatory authorities and should not be utilized for the registration of medical devices. Please consult the nomenclature agencies websites More information
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
WHO resources on medical devices
Decommissioning

Modules