Primary use
Type of medical device or related product
Multiple 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
GMDN related code(s)
41191
Audiometer testing system (An assembly of electronic reference devices intended to calibrate and/or test the calibration of an audiometer. It measures the sound frequency and intensity characteristics that emanate from an audiometer earphone and/or the environment (ambient noise). The system typically consists of an acoustic cavity of known volume, a sound level meter, a microphone with calibration, oscillators, frequency counters, microphone amplifiers, and a recorder. It can measure selected audiometer test frequencies at a given intensity level, and selectable audiometer attenuation settings at a given test frequency.)
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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