Fluorescein strips

Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Consumables for medical equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Eye care (2022)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
EMDN related code(s)
Z121201
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GMDN related code(s)
33737
Corneal staining strip (A small absorbent strip, made of filter paper or similar material, which is impregnated with a small amount of a chemical (e.g., fluorescein sodium, lissamine green) intended to be applied to the cornea to function as a dye for ophthalmic examinations of the anterior segment of the eye. It is typically used to stain the cornea when fitting contact lenses, to disclose corneal injury (e.g., to enhance superficial abrasions for examination), in applanation tonometry, or evaluation of dry eye syndrome. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices