Cannula, viscoelastic fluid

Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Tubes and cannulae
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
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
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L1713
OCULAR IRRIGATION OR SUCTION CANNULAS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
17899
Ophthalmic irrigation/infusion/aspiration cannula, non-illuminating, reusable (A rigid or semi-rigid tube (non-illuminating) designed to be inserted into the eye to facilitate infusion, irrigation, and/or aspiration of fluids/gases during ophthalmic surgery (e.g., phacoemulsification, vitreoretinal surgery, sub-Tenon’s anaesthesia, capsule polishing). It is a single- or multi-lumen device, typically made of high-grade stainless steel, and may include a length of flexible tubing. It may be blunt, or include a sharp angled tip/hook (e.g., irrigating cystotome for capsulotomy), however it does not have a sharp bevelled end for initial puncture of the eye (i.e., not a needle). This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.)
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