MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

34924

Suprapubic drainage catheter (A sterile, flexible/semi-rigid tube intended to be inserted through a suprapubic (above the pubic arch) incision directly into the bladder of a male or female patient primarily for the drainage of urine, however it may also allow for infusion of fluid (e.g., medication, saline). It typically consists of a straight or angled, single-lumen tube which may have one of a variety of hole/tip configurations at the distal end (e.g., malecot or pigtail design). The proximal end remains external to the patient and has a connector for connection to a urine collection device. It may include a stiffening device to assist in its insertion. This is a single-use device.)

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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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