Leads, ECG

Leads, ECG
Alternative names
Leads, electrocardiography
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Accessories
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
All ages
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
General clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Pre-hospital emergency services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Emergency care
General surgery
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Medical imaging
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z12050380
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHS - HARDWARE ACCESSORIES
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GMDN related code(s)
35562
Electrocardiographic lead set, reusable (A collection of noninvasive devices intended to be used to conduct electrical signals from a patient's heart, via an electrode attached to the surface of the chest/limbs, to an electrocardiograph (ECG) machine or a patient monitoring system. It includes an insulated metal wire(s) with a detachable or permanently attached electrode, and may include a cable with connector; some types may be designed as a pre-configured array (e.g., EEG belt) to assist electrode placement. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices