Intra-Uterine Devices (IUD)

Primary use
Conception control
Type of medical device or related product
Contraception devices
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Intended population sex
Female
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Outpatient care
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
U110299
DEVICES FOR FEMALE CONTRACEPTION – OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
46920
Intrauterine device, metal-covered (A contraceptive device intended to be introduced (non-surgically implanted) within the uterine cavity close to the fundus to prevent conception. It is covered with, or holds, metal [typically copper (Cu)], which promotes the release of leukocytes and prostaglandins by the endometrium producing an environment hostile to sperm and eggs; it does not elute a drug. Upon deployment within the uterus it opens to a prefixed shape (e.g., T-shaped, coiled) to hold it in situ, and typically includes a thread for extraction. Commonly known as an IUD, it is fitted by a trained healthcare professional typically with included devices (e.g., introducer). This is a single-use device.)
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