Dressing, film, transparent

Dressing, film, transparent
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Dressings, gauzes, bandages, pads
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Pre-hospital emergency services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Emergency care
General surgery
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Medical imaging
Outpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
M040102
FIXING DRESSINGS
M04010299
FIXING DRESSINGS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
58301
Synthetic polymer semi-permeable film dressing, adhesive (A transparent, semi-permeable (i.e., impermeable to fluids, permeable to vapours and gases) covering applied to wounded or diseased tissue intended to provide protection (e.g., from dirt, water) and/or promote healing. It is a thin, clear film made of synthetic polymer material that is covered on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It may be applied directly to tissue or used in combination with other dressings (e.g., gauze) to protect postsurgical incisions and minor wounds (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns, skin tears, blisters). It may also be used to secure to skin other devices such as vascular catheters, infusion ports, or tubing. This is a single-use device.)
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