Dilator, uterine, Hegar, double-ended

Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L0509020102
CERVICAL DILATORS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
11266
Fixed-diameter cervical dilator, reusable (A rod-like, solid surgical instrument designed to dilate the cervical canal after its insertion through the cervical os. Commonly known as a uterine dilator, it is typically made of metal or plastic material and has a tapered, rounded distal tip. It may have one diameter or two different size diameters, one at each end of the instrument. The device is typically available in a set of graduated sizes that are applied in succession. It is used to allow the passage of a curette or other instruments into the uterus and/or enlarge the uterus prior to surgical intervention by pressing on the inner walls of the uterus. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices