Sterilizer, ophthalmic instruments

Primary use
Disinfection / Sterilization / Cleaning
Type of medical device or related product
Cleaning / disinfection / sterilization 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
Ancillary services
EMDN related code(s)
Z120113
CLEANING, DISINFECTION AND STERILISATION INSTRUMENTS
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GMDN related code(s)
38671
Steam sterilizer (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed for total elimination and/or inactivation of microorganisms from medical devices and related products using pressurized steam (i.e., moist heat) as the sterilizing agent; it is used for products non-sensitive to high temperature, water, or steam. It typically includes a treatment chamber with shelves for device placement, and controls; it may be intended to sterilize wrapped and/or unwrapped devices. The device is available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including stand-alone (bulk) and tabletop units.)
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