Pump, suction, manual

Alternative names
Aspirator, foot-operated; Vacuum pump, foot-operated
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 sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
General clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
COVID-19 (2020)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Pre-hospital emergency 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)
A06010101
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS WITH PREDEFINED SUCTION
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GMDN related code(s)
63642
Surgical suction pump (An electrically-powered device, which may include noninvasive accessories, intended to generate negative pressure for aspiration of body cavities/wounds during a variety of surgical procedures (e.g., general surgery, liposuction, and laparoscopy), typically to facilitate observation; it may also be intended for airway/oral cavity clearance. It is not intended for vascular/thrombectomy use and is not dedicated to thoracic drainage or dental applications; it is not designed for surgical irrigation. The device may incorporate a pressure gauge/controls, and may include collection containers or tubing; it does not include patient contact devices (e.g., handpiece/tip, catheter).)
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WHO Technical specifications
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices