MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

12849

Otoscope, direct (An electrically-powered, hand-held device designed for examination of the outer ear canal and tympanic membrane (eardrum) by direct viewing through the ear opening. It consists of a main unit (commonly referred to as the head) with a built-in light source intended to illuminate the interior of the ear canal with a detachable cone-shaped tube (speculum) inserted in the ear canal; it may facilitate the application of air pressure for pneumatic otoscopy. A dedicated power supply handpiece and/or an insufflation bulb may be included with the head.)

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WHO related resources

https://www.who.int/emergencycare/systems/en/ https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/guidelines-for-essential-trauma-care

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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