Diathermy unit, ophthalmic

Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
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)
Z1212020602
OPHTHALMIC MICRODIATHERMY COAGULATORS
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GMDN related code(s)
45072
Phacoemulsification/vitrectomy system (An assembly of ophthalmic devices intended to deliver energies (e.g., ultrasonic, piezoelectric, high frequency current) through dedicated handpieces and tips that are introduced through an incision or incisions made in the eye, for the purpose of performing phacoemulsification and/or vitrectomy (the removal and replacement of cataracts and/or the vitreous in anterior and posterior segment surgical procedures). It typically consists of a generator providing the energy, irrigation and suction system for the removal of the debris, a tamponade system (e.g., silicone and air), diathermy device, intraocular illuminator, handpieces and cables, the tips/needles/electrodes, and a foot control.)
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