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
electricity (batteries)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
J010199
IMPLANTABLE PACEMAKERS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
35224
External pacemaker, epicardial pacing (An external pulse generator (EPG) designed to generate periodic electrical cardiac pacing impulses and transmits them to the heart via invasive (percutaneous) leads to stimulate the heart when the sino-atrial (SA) node is not functioning properly or when the heart has a conductive disorder. It is commonly used: 1) in an emergency; 2) during surgery; or 3) following open-heart surgery until the heart recovers. It is not intended for defibrillation or cardioversion. The leads (not included) are inserted into the heart through a major vein (e.g., subclavian) or attached directly to the heart wall.)
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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