Type of medical device or related product
General 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)
W05020102
SAMPLES TRANSPORT, BOXES
The code(s) and term(s) in this section were observed and retrieved from public databases and have not been validated by health regulatory authorities.
Please consult your regulatory agency and EMDN site:
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/dyna2/emdn
GMDN related code(s)
43651
General specimen receptacle transport container (A non-sterile, portable device designed for the transportation of clinical specimens contained within receptacles (e.g., glass vials, bottles, tubes, slides, swabs) from the point of collection to the laboratory or between medical institutions. It is typically designed to be liquid-tight with a shock-absorbing foam liner to protect the contents from adverse conditions that could cause breakage and to absorb any escaped fluid. It is available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. This is a reusable device.)
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
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WHO related resources
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/43359
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/204960
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/43359/9241546735_eng.pdf?sequence=1
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/75206/9789241593877_eng.pdf;sequence=1
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75971/1/9789241504522_eng.pdf
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