MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

36693

Ambulatory fall sensor (A battery-powered electronic device intended to be worn on a patient’s body (e.g., in the form of a patch, pendant, wristband) to provide an alert signal for help when automatically activated in response to an event requiring need for assistance or care, typically in cases of falls or epileptic seizures. It consists of a sensor with a wireless radio-frequency transmitter which activates a nurse call or home alert system communication device (e.g., phone, pager) to notify a medical professional, caregiver, neighbour, or emergency medical services (EMS) that urgent assistance is needed. It is intended to be used in the home and healthcare facility.)

The medical device term(s), code(s) and definition(s) in this section were retrieved from databases external to WHO. As there might be more than one name, definition and “Nomenclature Code” related to the specific medical device, please consult https://gmdnagency.org GMDN ®. © GMDN Agency 2005-2024

Decommissioning

https://youtu.be/D7TycnSGGXc https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330095

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

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