Defibrillator, cardioverter, implantable

Alternative names
Cardiac defibrillator, implantable, resynchronization therapy
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Implantable devices
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (batteries)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
J0105
IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS
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GMDN related code(s)
37265
Dual-chamber implantable defibrillator (A battery-powered, hermetically-sealed pulse generator with a cardiac rhythm recognition system intended to collect and analyse electrocardiogram (ECG) data and deliver appropriate electrical impulses to defibrillate the heart (restore normal rhythm) or slow a rapid heart rate, and to pace the heart (to treat bradycardia). It is implanted in a pouch beneath the skin of the patient's chest or abdomen and intended to be used with leads that are positioned inside the right atrium and right ventricle to monitor the ECG and to automatically deliver the electrical impulse; it is commonly known as an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD).)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices