MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

38352

Electronic-ion-chamber radiation dosimeter (A non-sterile, battery-powered, device designed to record the integrated gamma-ray, x-ray or Bremsstrahlung dose to an individual, usually a healthcare provider, using an ionization chamber consisting of electronics that can alarm at pre-set dose rates, a holder, and a means of attaching the holder to the person. This personal dosimeter is commonly called an alarming rate meter or "Chirper" and is worn by personnel who regularly work with radiation devices. It is typically used to measure an individual's dose during a specific exposure or warn an individual when entering unexpected radiation fields. This is a reusable device.)

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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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