Probe, ultrasound, transoesophageal

Probe, ultrasound, transoesophageal
Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
Accessories
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
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
Specialized diagnostics
EMDN related code(s)
Z11040203
TRANSESOPHAGEAL ULTRASOUND PROBES
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GMDN related code(s)
61565
Transoesophageal vascular ultrasound probe (A device intended to be inserted into the oesophagus, orally or nasally, to continuously measure blood flow in the descending aorta by ultrasonic Doppler technology for assessment of cardiac output and/or fluid status. It is typically constructed of flexible materials (e.g., polymers) and has a metal conducting core; it has multiple sensors at the distal end and a connector at the proximal end. It is typically used during general anaesthesia or in intensive care. This is a single-use device.)
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