Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Z12040202
PHOTOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT
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GMDN related code(s)
67337
Free-standing multi-speciality photodynamic therapy/phototherapy unit (A freestanding electrically-powered device designed to emit visible light to the skin for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications (with photosensitizing agent) to treat skin disorders such as non-melanoma skin cancer, and for phototherapy applications (e.g., psoriasis, hypertension, diabetes, attention deficit) associated with many clinical specialties (e.g., musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurology, pulmonology, dermatology). It is a large chamber lined with light-emitting diodes (LED) and features a diagnostic module to monitor parameters (e.g. blood pressure, respiratory rate) and provide real-time feedback to inform treatment; It is intended for use by a healthcare professional.)
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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