MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

56731

Surgical tissue/fluid collection bag (A flexible container (a pouch) designed to be attached adjacent to a site of surgical intervention to collect and store body fluids, tissue, or body parts (e.g., a limb) released during the procedure. It is typically constructed as a pouch made of plastic foils with an adhesive band for attachment (e.g., next to the patient's skin incision or on the sterile drape), is available in a variety of sizes, and may be equipped with a fluid filter. This device is not intended to connect to an active drainage system or suction system but relies on gravity for fluid collection. This is a single-use device.)

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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