Foam wedges

Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Rehabilitation devices
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Rehabilitation
EMDN related code(s)
V0803
MEDICAL CUSHIONS
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GMDN related code(s)
58504
Geometric shape exerciser (A physical training and rehabilitation device in various geometric shapes designed to be placed on the floor to support a patient’s body while performing gymnastic movements to regain and/or improve body movement and balance, and/or for strengthening the limbs and the trunk of the body; some types may provide a motion (e.g., rocking). It is typically used by a person with a physical disability/disorder. It is available in various shapes (e.g., cylindrical, square, oblong or curved) and sizes and typically consists of polyurethane foam covered with high-density non-slip, waterproof, washable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabrics. The device may be available in a set of different shapes and sizes.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices