Anoscope

Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Endoscopes and related devices
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Multiple
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
EMDN related code(s)
G02060301
ANOSCOPES
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GMDN related code(s)
10156
Optical anoscope, reusable (An endoscope with a rigid inserted portion intended for the visual examination and treatment of the anus and rectum. It is inserted into the body through the anus during anoscopy. The inserted portion is short in length, though longer than a sphincteroscope, and large in diameter, and an obturator is typically inserted into its lumen to assist the insertion. The anatomical images are illuminated by a built-in or external light source and can be viewed by the user through relayed lens optics or direct vision. This device is typically used to examine/diagnose patients suffering pain in the rectum/anus, haemorrhoids, or anal fissures. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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