MEDEVIS

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GMDN related code(s)

45036

Laryngeal mask airway, single-use (A curved tube with a distal inflatable cuff/mask intended to be used in inhalational anaesthesia and resuscitation to facilitate and secure airway patency for the delivery and exchange of gases in spontaneously breathing and ventilated patients. It is inserted into the hypopharynx above the glottis to create a seal and to prevent the tongue from obstructing the anatomical airway. It may include a 15 mm connector that attaches to a breathing circuit or manual resuscitator, be radiopaque, and have a built-in pilot balloon for cuff pressure monitoring. It is available in various sizes/designs and is typically made of silicone/plastic materials. 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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Airway, laryngeal