TOURNIQUET FOR PHLEBOTOMY, elastic, 100 x 1.8 cm
STD
EMEQTOUR1--
Valid Article
Account code:
60210
HS Code:
300590
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 18:20:41
Former
Code(s):
-X EMEQZYN1010
V9003 - Tourniquets
European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) is the nomenclature of use by manufacturers when registering their medical devices in the EUDAMED database. EMDN is characterised by its alphanumeric structure that is established in a seven-level hierarchical tree.
In Europe, medical material that fulfills the definition of a medical device according to the MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is classified into 4 classes
The product is part of at least one Kit.
A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
TOURNIQUET for PHLEBOTOMY
Definition
Rubber strap or tubing intended to be wrapped around a patient's limb (arm or leg) and manually tightened to reduce blood circulation. It is typically used when taking blood samples (venous puncture) , but may serve other purposes (e.g. stop haemorrhaging...).
Synonym
Specifications
- Natural rubber
- Solid or tubular
- 1 m long
- 1.8 to 2 cm wide
- Non sterile
- Autoclavable
Instructions for use
WARNING: a tourniquet should always be put accurately, especially on children (risk of ischemia if it is left on too long).
Maintenance
If the tourniquet becomes soiled in the operative field,
- it must be cleaned and disinfected with aa detergent/disinfectant solution for surfaces / non-invasive medical equipment. Prepare use-solution in concentration required. Always read the label and product information before use. Do not mix with other products. Make sure to wet the surfaces completely, use a wipe or towel, keep them wet for the whole exposure time.
- or sterilized by steam autoclave.
(Cf Introduction: Disinfection and sterilization in the field)
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