Autoclave, laboratory

Primary use
Disinfection / Sterilization / Cleaning
Type of medical device or related product
Cleaning / disinfection / sterilization solutions
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Laboratory
EMDN related code(s)
Z12011305
SMALL LOAD AUTOCLAVES WITH A CHAMBER SMALLER THAN 1 STANDARD STERILISATION UNIT
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GMDN related code(s)
35929
Agar steam sterilizer (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed for total elimination and/or inactivation of microorganisms from agar and other culture media using pressurized steam (i.e., moist heat) as the sterilizing agent. It typically includes a pressurized treatment chamber with electric heaters, a water circulation system for rapid cooling, and a compressor. The device is used in the clinical laboratory for culture media that do not contain compounds affected by heat.)
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WHO Technical specifications
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices