The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS), an accessible online platform designed to enhance global access to medical technologies and devices.
MeDevIS aims to support governments, regulators, and users in making well-informed choices regarding the selection, procurement, and use of medical devices.
The initiative includes a comprehensive database of 2,301 medical device types addressing a variety of health concerns, such as reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as non-communicable and infectious diseases like Covid-19.
Given the existence of over 10,000 distinct medical devices worldwide—ranging from basic tools to advanced technologies like cardiac stents and radiotherapy equipment—the platform seeks to streamline information and simplify decision-making processes.
Currently, information about medical devices is scattered across various sources from international organizations and regulatory bodies, making it difficult for users to find what they need.
As reported by medicaldevice-network.com, MeDevIS resolves this issue by providing a unified, detailed database that includes information on medical device types, the required level of healthcare system, scope, and necessary infrastructure.