Pressure relief device

Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Assistive products
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)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
General clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Emergency care
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Pre-hospital care
EMDN related code(s)
Y0999
PERSONAL CARE AIDS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
59075
Pressure-management sock (A non-sterile tubular device typically worn on the feet of a diabetic, rheumatoid, or insensitive-foot patient intended to reduce pressure on the skin over bony prominences to reduce the risk of developing decubitus ulcers (bedsores), and/or to reduce friction, abrasion, shear forces, and callus formation through specific design features (e.g., fabric layers impregnated with gel at the sole and that wick moisture away from the skin). The device is normally available [non-prescription] over-the-counter (OTC) for daily use in the home or healthcare facility. This is a reusable device.)
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