Probe, ultrasound, special purpose, transrectal

Alternative names
Ultrasound probe, TRUS
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Imaging / nuclear medicine equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
All ages
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
HIS/LMIS/RIS/PACS
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 diagnostics
EMDN related code(s)
Z11040101
INTERNAL ULTRASOUND SCANNERS
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GMDN related code(s)
40772
Rectal ultrasound imaging system transducer (An ultrasound imaging transducer assembly specifically designed to be positioned within the rectum either manually or under endoscopic guidance. Included is a variety of single or multiple element transducer assembly configurations that convert electric voltages into an ultrasound beam. It steers, focuses, and detects the ultrasound beam and resulting echoes either mechanically or electronically. Also known as a rectal, transrectal, or prostate probe, it may incorporate a biopsy needle guidance channel as part of the transducer casing or housing assembly design. This is a reusable device.)
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Decommissioning
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