Thermocoagulation device

Alternative names
Vessel sealing system; hemostasis unit
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
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
air conditioning / temperature control
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
lighting
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
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
W0103020199
GENERAL COAGULATION TESTS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
44774
Inert gas-enhanced electrosurgical system (An assembly of devices that uses radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to develop heat directly within soft-tissue cells (thermodynamic) for cutting and coagulating tissue within a shield of an inert gas [e.g., argon (Ar), helium (He)] during surgery. It typically includes a generator, a single-use/reusable electrode handpiece with monopolar electrodes, connecting cables, foot-switch, and a gas supply system [housed in a separate trolley (cart) or incorporated into the system generator]. The current forms an ionized channel or arc within the gas shield which lessens the charring of tissue and provides rapid, uniform coagulation over large bleeding surfaces (e.g., capillary beds).)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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