Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Q0208
GLAUCOMA DRAINAGES AND KITS
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GMDN related code(s)
61127
Glaucoma shunt (A non-bioabsorbable, implantable ocular device intended to create an artificial drainage channel for diversion of aqueous humour from the anterior chamber of the eye to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) as an alternative to, or after failed, trabeculectomy, for the management of uncontrolled glaucoma. It consists of a tube which is introduced into the aqueous body (typically via limbal entry) and a distal episcleral plate intended to support a reservoir of aqueous humour; the shunt does not contain a valve.)
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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