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
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
R010201
LARYNGEAL MASKS
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GMDN related code(s)
45036
Laryngeal mask airway, single-use (A curved tube with a distal inflatable cuff/mask intended to be used in inhalational anaesthesia and resuscitation to facilitate and secure airway patency for the delivery and exchange of gases in spontaneously breathing and ventilated patients. It is inserted into the hypopharynx above the glottis to create a seal and to prevent the tongue from obstructing the anatomical airway. It may include a 15 mm connector that attaches to a breathing circuit or manual resuscitator, be radiopaque, and have a built-in pilot balloon for cuff pressure monitoring. It is available in various sizes/designs and is typically made of silicone/plastic materials. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO Technical specifications
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