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)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
R0601
NEBULISATION SYSTEMS
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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.)
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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