MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

36513

Mammographic x-ray system stereotactic unit (A device that can only fulfil its purpose when used together with and enhance the function of a diagnostic mammographic x-ray system. It is used to take two pictures of a breast from two different angles. On the basis of this stereoscopic picture set, it is possible to determine the exact position of a lesion in the breast and a cytological sample of this will be taken. This device or technique may be built-in to some diagnostic x-ray systems for mammography.)

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 2005-2024

WHO related resources

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/137339/9789241507936_eng.pdf?sequence=1

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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Biopsy system, stereotactic, mammography