Dosimeter, personal, ring

Alternative names
Dose meter, personal, ring
Primary use
Infection prevention and control (IPC) / Protection
Type of medical device or related product
Personal protective equipment / Radiation protection equipment
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)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Medical imaging
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z119005
PERSONAL DOSIMETER READERS
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GMDN related code(s)
38349
Thermoluminescent radiation dosimeter (A non-sterile device that contains one or more thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) chips (sometimes called TLD bricks) intended to be worn by an individual, usually a healthcare provider, in order to record the integrated gamma-ray, x-ray, beta particle, or Bremsstrahlung dose received during the time the device was worn. A TLD based personal monitor typically incorporates filters to discriminate energy absorption characteristics, a reusable holder containing the chip(s) and filters, and a means of attaching the holder to the person. The holder may be in the form of clip on badge or finger ring. This is a reusable device.)
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