Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
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)
L030101
SUCTION AND IRRIGATION SURGICAL CANNULAS AND HANDPIECES, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
38749
Surgical/emergency suction cannula, non-illuminating, reusable (An atraumatic, invasive, hand-operated, single-lumen, rigid/semi-rigid tube designed as a conduit for aspiration of body cavities, wounds, or surgical sites to facilitate observation and/or to clear an airway obstruction. It is not dedicated to dental, intrauterine, or liposuction procedures, and is neither an ophthalmic nor an intravascular device; it is not designed for surgical irrigation. Sometimes referred to as a suction tube or tip, it may incorporate a handle with side valve(s)/hole(s), and may be provided with a stylet, sheath, and/or connection tubing; it does not include a light source or fibreoptic bundle. This is a reusable 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
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website