Spermicide, contraceptive

Primary use
Infection prevention and control (IPC) / Protection
Type of medical device or related product
Contraception devices
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
Female
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
List of PMDs for the first level of care for the Americas
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
First-level (district) hospital services
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Outpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
U1101
MALE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES
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GMDN related code(s)
37222
Contraceptive spermicide (A chemical substance (e.g., nonoxynol-9) intended to be introduced with an applicator or the finger into the vagina before sexual intercourse, to destroy sperm (spermatozoa) to prevent pregnancy. It is typically in the form of a cream, gel, film, or foam which dissolves/remains in the vagina. After application, this device cannot be reused.)
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