PL12.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm

Coding note

Code first the injury or harm associated with the device. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the type of device.

Index terms

  • Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • device failure to activate
  • faulty device
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  • jamming of device
  • Battery failure before end of battery life
  • Breakdown of medical device
  • Breakdown of medical device after implantation
  • medical device breakdown after implantation
  • Breakdown of medical device during procedure
  • medical device breakdown during procedure
  • Malfunction of medical device associated with injury or harm
  • Malfunction of medical device after implantation
  • medical device malfunction after implantation
  • Malfunction of medical device during procedure
  • medical device malfunction during procedure

Excludes

  • BC91 – Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator battery at end of battery life
  • NE82.1 – Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator dysfunction
  • PL12.6 – Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • QA61 – Functional device failure without injury or harm

Sibling codes

  • PL12.0 – Structural device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.2 – Perforation or protrusion by device, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.3 – Obstruction of device, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.4 – Dislodgement, misconnection or de-attachment, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.5 – Operator error, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.6 – Combination or interaction of operator error and device failure, as mode of injury or harm
  • PL12.Y – Other specified mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft
  • PL12.Z – Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft, unspecified

Foundation entity

Functional device failure, as mode of injury or harm – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/229358592

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: PL12: Mode of injury or harm associated with a surgical or other medical device, implant or graft › 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality