Autoclave, laboratory

Primary use
Disinfection / Sterilization / Cleaning
Type of medical device or related product
Cleaning / disinfection / sterilization solutions
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
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
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
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)
31793
Boiling water sterilizer (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed for total elimination and/or inactivation of microorganisms from medical/dental devices and related products using boiling water as the sterilizing agent. It typically consists of a container intended to be filled with water, in which devices are submerged, and an apparatus to boil the water for a specific period. The device is almost exclusively used in remote areas, at home (e.g., for baby bottle sterilization), and/or in emergency situations.)
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