MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

38436

General-purpose brachytherapy system applicator, remote-afterloading (A general-purpose remote-afterloading brachytherapy applicator intended to be used to facilitate the delivery of radiation therapy treatments in a range of anatomical regions (e.g., liver, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract). It is designed for temporary introduction into the body and functions as a guide for computer-controlled placement and removal of single or multiple radioactive sources in a treatment area. This device includes a variety of applicators (e.g., hollow needle, tube, catheter), and their associated components [e.g., introducer sheath, guidewire].)

The medical device term(s), code(s) and definition(s) in this section were retrieved from databases external to WHO. As there might be more than one name, definition and “Nomenclature Code” related to the specific medical device, please consult https://gmdnagency.org GMDN ®. © GMDN Agency 2005-2024

Decommissioning

https://youtu.be/D7TycnSGGXc https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/330095

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

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