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
EMDN related code(s)
L1804
ELECTROSURGERY FORCEPS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
62061
Endoscopic electrosurgical electrode, monopolar, reusable (An invasive, distal component of an electrosurgical assembly intended to deliver electrosurgical current in a monopolar configuration (i.e., used with a patient contact return electrode) to tissues for cutting/coagulation/ablation during endoscopic (e.g., laparoscopic, arthroscopic) surgery. It available in a variety of forms (e.g., exchangeable electrode for electrosurgical forceps, rigid electrode, flexible endoscopic probe) which may include a lumen for suction/irrigation. It does not include a handpiece/housing and has no electrical or mechanical controls (e.g., does not include controlling ring-handles); it is not intended for gas-enhanced electrosurgery. This is a reusable device.)
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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