Biopsy system, stereotactic, mammography

Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Imaging / nuclear medicine equipment
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
Female
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
air conditioning / temperature control
electricity (mains)
HIS/LMIS/RIS/PACS
lighting
radiation protection
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Medical imaging
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
Z1103028001
STEREOTACTIC MODULES FOR MAMMOGRAPHY
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GMDN related code(s)
36190
Mammographic stereotactic biopsy system (An assembly of devices intended to be used in conjunction with mammography to insert biopsy devices, typically designated needles, into a breast in order to extract a biopsy of a suspect tumour for diagnostic purposes. It consists of a biopsy unit with needle guides, needles, an examination table, and an integral computer for communicating lesion coordinates. This group of devices includes stand-alone units as well as units that mount onto an existing mammographic radiographic unit.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices