Alarm system, personal emergency

Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Assistive products
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
General clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
communication system
electricity (batteries)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
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
Pre-hospital emergency services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Across all healthcare units
EMDN related code(s)
Y215199
ALARM SYSTEMS + SIGNALING, INDICATION AND REMINDER AIDS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
30087
Vulnerable patient home alert system (An assembly of electronic devices designed to provide an alarm signal to summon help when activated in response to a patient’s need for urgent assistance or care (e.g., epileptic seizures, falls, low insulin levels). It typically consists of user- or sensor-activated wireless signal transmitters (e.g., patient-worn pendant, wall push-button, fall sensor) and alert communication devices (e.g., network interface, phone, pager). Also known as a personal emergency response system (PERS), it notifies caregivers, neighbours, or emergency medical services (EMS), and is intended for use in the home.)
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