Primary use
Type of medical device or related product
General 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)
Y0599
Learning and training devices - other
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GMDN related code(s)
34181
Body/limb elastic exerciser (An exercise apparatus intended to primarily strengthen one or several major muscle groups of the body (i.e., in the arms, legs, chest, back, and/or abdomen) through repetitive body motion against elastic resistance. It typically consists of elastic bands, cords, straps, tubes, or cables often with handles/grips and sometimes anchors for attachment to fixtures (e.g., doors). The device typically enables the performance of a wide variety of exercise motions including curls, presses, lunges, flies, and raises; it may also be used to improve body flexibility and mobility or as an aid in physical rehabilitation after an injury (e.g., ankle sprain).)
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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
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website