Centrifuge, refrigerated

Centrifuge, refrigerated
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Laboratory equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
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
Laboratory
EMDN related code(s)
W02069005
REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGES
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GMDN related code(s)
15115
Blood bank centrifuge (An electrically-powered device intended to be used in a blood donor facility to process large volumes of blood using centrifugal force, usually to separate red blood cells or platelets from plasma for subsequent patient infusion, storage, or further processing. It is typically a large stationary structure with an electric motor, a shaft, a tachometer, and speed and time controls; it also includes a rotor for mounting one of several interchangeable heads with slots to fit sample holders (tubes/bags). It may additionally have refrigeration capabilities to perform temperature-sensitive procedures.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices