Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
47917
Non-organic haemostatic agent (A non-bioabsorbable device made of mineral and/or synthetic polymer components (e.g., smectite, potassium ferrate/hydrophilic polymer) intended for application to a bleeding external epithelial wound [i.e., skin wound or gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa wound] to facilitate local haemostasis through formation of a sealant and/or clot acceleration; it might additionally be intended to absorb bodily fluids. It is available in various forms (e.g., powder, gel, impregnated gauze) intended to be applied directly or endoscopically to the wound temporarily; it does not contain an antimicrobial agent. Disposable manual or electronic devices for application may be included. This is a single-use device.)
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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