Diathermy unit, vitrectomy

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
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
Z1212020780
PHACO-VITRECTOMY INSTRUMENTS - HARDWARE ACCESSORIES
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GMDN related code(s)
44777
Ophthalmic electrosurgical diathermy system, line-powered (An assembly of devices that uses high frequency electrical energy in the radio-frequency (RF) band to develop heat directly within soft-tissue cells (thermodynamic) for cutting and coagulating the tissues of the eye and surrounding area during surgery. Tissue resistance to the electrical current creates the heat as the current travels through the body between electrodes. The assembly typically includes an energy-producing, mains electricity (AC-powered), generator with monitoring functions, a single-use/reusable handpiece with electrodes to apply the energy to the surgical site, connecting cables, and a foot-switch as an option to regulate the energy.)
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