Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
air conditioning / temperature control
electricity (mains)
emergency power supply
lighting
waste disposal
water (treated)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Z12090201
HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT
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GMDN related code(s)
58131
Haemodialysis system, institutional/home-use (An assembly of mains electricity (AC-powered) devices designed to perform haemodialysis, a treatment whereby extracorporeal blood is passed through a filter to allow for the removal of toxins and/or the replacement of electrolytes; it can be used in healthcare facilities and in the home. The system functions with dialysate solution and a haemodialysis dialyser (haemodialyzer) for the transfer of substances by diffusion, osmosis and ultrafiltration. The system typically includes a pump and tubing to circulate blood through the haemodialyzer, a solution mixer to prepare the dialysate, a monitor with system controls, and other dedicated components.)
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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