Scrub station, surgical

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
lighting
water (treated)
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
Y0933
WASHING, BATHING AND SHOWERING DEVICES
GMDN related code(s)
15733
Surgical scrub station (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device used by surgeons and other medical staff for the thorough cleaning/scrubbing of their hands, fingernails and arms before surgery or other procedures that require a high level of hygiene by participating personnel in order to reduce/prevent the transmission of infection to a patient. It typically consists of one or more stainless steel sinks with a seamless construction (i.e., without crevices) that are integrated in a unit that includes several taps (faucets) supplying hot and cold water, water filters, temperature and/or time controls, soap and brush dispensers and some may also include ultraviolet lamps.)