MEDEVIS

The code(s) and term(s) in this section were observed and retrieved from public databases and have not been validated by health regulatory authorities. Please consult your regulatory agency and EMDN site: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/dyna2/emdn

GMDN related code(s)

37022

Carbon dioxide absorber, reusable (A non-sterile, refillable container (e.g., a canister) intended to be placed in an anaesthesia unit/workstation breathing circuit for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) exhaled by the patient. It is filled with an appropriate carbon dioxide absorbent (e.g., granules of treated soda lime), directly or via a single-use absorbent cartridge, to chemically remove CO2. A drain may be included to channel water accumulated from expired-gas moisture or other source. This is a reusable device.)

The medical device term(s), code(s) and definition(s) in this section were retrieved from databases external to WHO. As there might be more than one name, definition and “Nomenclature Code” related to the specific medical device, please consult https://gmdnagency.org GMDN ®. © GMDN Agency 2005-2024

WHO related resources

http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/44185/1/9789241598552_eng.pdf

Decommissioning

https://youtu.be/D7TycnSGGXc https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330095

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

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Carbon dioxide absorber, soda lime