Primary use
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
65158
Corn/callus softening agent (A substance (e.g., cream, solution) intended to be topically applied to corns or calluses (hardened areas of the skin on feet or toes) to soften the skin and facilitate reduction/removal. It typically includes a moisturizing agent (e.g., propylene glycol, panthenol) and/or a keratolytic (e.g., potassium hydroxide, salicylic acid); it may be used with an application or removal device (e.g., abrasive material, pad, spatula, pen). After application, this device cannot be reused.)
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WHO related resources
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