Electrosurgical generator

Alternative names
Electrocautery system; Electrosurgical and ultrasonic surgical system generator; Generator system, vessel sealing
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
All ages
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital 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
Oral health care
Outpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z12010902
ELECTROSURGICAL UNITS (ESU) FOR GENERAL USE
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GMDN related code(s)
11490
Electrosurgical system generator (An electrically-powered component of a electrosurgical system intended to generate radio-frequency (RF) electrical current for subsequent cutting and coagulation of soft tissues during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure; it is not dedicated to focal ablation of specific tissues (i.e., not a radio-frequency ablation system generator). It includes controls, may include an integrated surgical plume (smoke) suction unit, and is intended to be connected via a cable to an electrosurgical handpiece and electrode (neither of these are included); it is not intended for inert gas-enhanced electrosurgery.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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