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
electricity (batteries)
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Z12011202
OPERATING TABLES
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GMDN related code(s)
35394
Operating table, orthopaedic (A complete mobile operating table constructed to provide an elevated surface to support the patient's body and provide traction to the patient's limbs during upper and lower extremity orthopaedic procedures. Its top surface consists of flat height-adjustable sections that can be adjusted in relation to the section supporting the trunk, and the sections that initially support the legs; these are lowered once the patient has been placed in traction. Broken bones can be drawn apart, repositioned, and set to the correct position. This device may be powered by hydraulics, mains electricity (AC-powered), or an internal rechargeable battery pack and may be raised, lowered and tilted.)
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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