Nebulizer

Nebulizer
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
water (treated)
EMDN related code(s)
R0601
NEBULISATION SYSTEMS
GMDN related code(s)
35457
Benchtop nebulizer, non-heated (An assembly of devices intended to be used in the home and clinical settings to generate non-heated aerosolized medication/fluids for inhalation by a patient, typically to treat/manage a respiratory disorder [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF)]. It may be a benchtop or trolley-mounted assembly and includes an electrically-powered generator (ultrasonic and/or compressor jet type), a reservoir, and a nebulizing chamber where the nebulization of the medicine usually occurs. Disposable devices (e.g., tubing, mask, mouthpiece) are attached to the device for inhalation.)