Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
36854
External circulating-fluid core temperature regulation system pad, reusable (An underlay, overlay, or wrap(s) through which temperature-regulated fluid is circulated, as part of an external circulating-fluid core temperature regulation system, intended to elevate and/or lower a patient’s core body temperature, typically in the operating room (OR), intensive care unit (ICU), or a recovery unit. The underlay/overlay is available in a variety of lengths, widths, and thicknesses to accommodate body size and application (e.g., adult/paediatric). It is intended to be used by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting. This is a reusable device.)
60451
Laser Doppler blood flowmeter (A mobile, mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to use laser Doppler techniques to measure the velocity of micro- and macrovascular blood circulation to assess the extent of vascular flow restrictions [e.g., clots, stenosis, mechanical damage, and peripheral vascular disease (PVD)]. It typically measures blood flow/perfusion, transcutaneous oxygen (TCOM) and/or carbon dioxide, and may have modules for heat provocation and pressure control. It typically consists of various laser Doppler probes, temperature measurement sensors, and pressure measuring cuff/sensors connected to a software-controlled control/visual display unit.)
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WHO related resources
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