Alternative names
Suction regulator, intermitent control, wall outlet
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
A0601010299
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS WITH ADJUSTABLE SUCTION - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
44809
Vacuum suction regulator/regulation set, general-purpose (A noninvasive device/collection of noninvasive devices designed to connect to the terminal unit (wall outlet) of a vacuum pipeline system to control the degree of negative pressure during the evacuation of fluids, mucus, or solids during a range of clinical applications (e.g., not dedicated to thoracic suction). It allows continuous and/or intermittent suction at variable levels, incorporates a manometer and controls for monitoring/adjusting the level of suction, and may include collection containers, tubing or a stand/mount; it does not include patient contact devices (e.g., handpiece/tip, catheter).)
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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