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)
47754
Infrared tissue coagulation system (An assembly of electrically-powered devices designed to produce infrared (IR) light used to heat blood vessels and soft tissues for haemostasis and/or tissue removal. It typically consists of a control unit, a handpiece, light guides, and contact tips. It may be used to stop bleeding, to remove superficial lesions (e.g., haemorrhoids, benign vaginal lesions, warts, tattoos), for tonsillectomy/adenotomy blood staunching, and to treat parenchymal or dental bleeding. The use of IR light helps to avoid/mimimize some adverse outcomes associated with the application of direct electrical current (e.g., electrode-tissue adhesions).)
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Decommissioning
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