Alternative names
Tape, surgical, hypoallergenic; Tape, adhesive, surgical, multipurpose
Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
H900299
TAPES, MEDICAL/SURGICAL - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
58986
Multi-purpose surgical skin adhesive tape (A long thin band of synthetic material coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, intended to be used for a variety of surgical/clinical intervention external taping applications [e.g., draping a patient for surgery and /or creating a window around a site of intervention, creating a sterile barrier, fixing/sealing items to a patient (e.g., a stockinette), managing/organizing tubing, cables, and other operating room (OR) devices]. It is typically made of a plastic material or combination of materials. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
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
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