Autoclave

Autoclave
Alternative names
Sterilizer
Primary use
Disinfection / Sterilization / Cleaning
Type of medical device or related product
Cleaning / disinfection / sterilization equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
All ages
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
electricity (mains)
water (treated)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
COVID-19 (2020)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Emergency care
General services
General surgery
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Medical imaging
Oral health care
Outpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
Z12011304
AUTOCLAVES WITH A CHAMBER LARGER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 STANDARD STERILISATION UNIT
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GMDN related code(s)
38671
Steam sterilizer (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed for total elimination and/or inactivation of microorganisms from medical devices and related products using pressurized steam (i.e., moist heat) as the sterilizing agent; it is used for products non-sensitive to high temperature, water, or steam. It typically includes a treatment chamber with shelves for device placement, and controls; it may be intended to sterilize wrapped and/or unwrapped devices. The device is available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including stand-alone (bulk) and tabletop units.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices