GMDN terms
Top Terms#
| Term | Devices | Definition | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| General surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 273,265 | A typically non-dedicated collection of various surgical instruments, sometimes with dressings and/or other materials, but that does not contain pharmaceuticals, intended to be used during: 1) open abdominal surgery; 2) a range of open surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialties (non-dedicated); 3) non-orthopaedic trauma surgery; 4) minor der... | 2026-08-01 06:05:16 |
| Bone-screw internal spinal fixation system, non-sterile | 245,446 | An assembly of non-sterile implantable devices intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the treatment of various spinal instabilities or deformities, also used as an adjunct to spinal fusion [e.g., for degenerative disc disease (DDD)]. Otherwise known as a pedicle screw instrumentation system, it typically consists of a c... | 2026-06-05 06:05:28 |
| Dental appliance fabrication material, ceramic | 103,368 | A dental material made of ceramic materials (e.g., zirconium oxide) intended to be used to manufacture a final dental prosthesis (e.g., a dental implant, removable dentures, crown, bridge) for patient use. It is used to create implantable and removable restorations using manual or computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. Af... | 2026-08-01 06:05:13 |
| General/plastic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 103,315 | A collection of various surgical instruments, sometimes with dressings and/or other materials, intended to be used to: 1) assist a range of surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialities typically as a general-purpose tray; or 2) assist with a plastic surgery procedure. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device. | 2022-06-16 20:45:48 |
| Resin artificial teeth | 96,828 | Prefabricated teeth made of polymer-based material for mounting on dentures. Teeth are normally delivered as sets of front teeth, upper or lower jaw, or sets of premolars and molars, upper or lower jaw, in various sizes, shapes and colours. | 2026-07-17 22:01:44 |
| Orthopaedic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 86,928 | A collection of various sterile orthopaedic surgical instruments, dressings, and other materials intended to be used to perform an orthopaedic surgical procedure, however the kit is not dedicated to orthopaedic implantation. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device. | 2026-07-30 21:32:09 |
| General surgical procedure kit, medicated | 84,663 | A typically non-dedicated collection of various surgical instruments, sometimes with dressings and/or other materials, and that includes a pharmaceutical component, intended to be used during: 1) open abdominal surgery; 2) a range of open surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialties (non-dedicated); 3) non-orthopaedic trauma surgery; 4) minor ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:09 |
| Diamond dental bur, reusable | 80,309 | A rotary cutting device made of high-grade steel with the working end coated with particles of diamond, and which is designed to fit into a dental handpiece that provides the rotation allowing the user to cut hard structures in the mouth, such as teeth or bone. It can also be used to cut hard metals, plastics, porcelains and similar materials intended for... | 2026-07-21 06:05:09 |
| Polymeric spinal interbody fusion cage | 77,599 | A device intended to be implanted into the space of an intervertebral disc that has been partially or totally removed during surgery in order to allow bone fusion between two contiguous vertebral bodies, typically in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD). It is in the form of a hollow, porous, threaded and/or fenestrated cylindrical or geometri... | 2026-08-01 06:05:17 |
| Dental implant suprastructure, permanent, preformed | 74,865 | A prefabricated device intended to provide a permanent intermediate fixture level between a dental implant and the final prosthesis/restoration (e.g., bridge, single tooth, overdenture). It includes one or more structural component(s) [e.g., abutment, ball, bar, bar overlay, coping, ring], and may be made of various materials [e.g., titanium (Ti), plastic... | 2026-07-30 21:31:58 |
| General/plastic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 73,155 | A collection of various sterile surgical instruments, sometimes with dressings and/or other materials, intended to be used to: 1) assist a range of surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialities typically as a general-purpose tray; or 2) assist with a plastic surgery procedure. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device. | 2020-11-05 07:14:59 |
| Orthopaedic surgical procedure kit, medicated | 63,237 | A collection of various sterile orthopaedic surgical instruments, dressings, and the necessary materials, which includes a pharmaceutical(s) intended to be used to perform an orthopaedic surgical procedure, however the kit is not dedicated to orthopaedic implantation. This is a single-use device. | 2026-07-30 21:31:35 |
| Prescription spectacles | 60,287 | An ophthalmic device consisting of a spectacle frame with a pair of optical spectacle lenses (typically made of plastic or glass, also known as eyeglasses) designed to be worn in front of the user's eyes to provide refractive corrections to eyesight conditions such as presbyopia (the eye's diminished power of accommodation that occurs with ageing), or ref... | 2026-07-30 21:31:44 |
| Metallic spinal interbody fusion cage | 58,632 | A device intended to be implanted into the space of an intervertebral disc that has been partially or totally removed during surgery in order to allow bone fusion between two contiguous vertebral bodies, typically in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD). It is in the form of a hollow, porous, threaded and/or fenestrated cylindrical or geometri... | 2025-07-11 14:10:53 |
| Compression/pressure sock/stocking, single-use | 57,464 | A garment in the form of a sock or stocking intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure (i.e., graduated or even-force), typically for the treatment/prevention of a disorder(s) of circulation [e.g., venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)]. It is not a strip/roll binder or tubular support bandage, and is not design... | 2020-06-12 06:38:22 |
| Orthodontic archwire | 54,648 | A dental wire in the shape of an arch used with orthodontic attachments (orthodontic brackets) that are affixed to the crowns/surfaces of two or more teeth in order to cause/guide tooth movement. This is a single-patient device intended to be used for the duration of the treatment (single-use) before being discarded. | 2026-07-17 22:01:52 |
| Tinted non-prescription spectacles | 54,178 | An optical device, commonly known as sunglasses, that consists of a spectacle frame or clips with a pair of tinted spectacle lenses (typically made of plastic or glass) designed to be worn in front of the eyes to attenuate light radiation by absorption, reflection, or polarization to protect the eyes from bright light; it is neither intended to provide re... | 2026-07-30 21:31:58 |
| Cardiothoracic surgical procedure kit, medicated, single-use | 51,044 | A collection of various sterile cardiothoracic surgical instruments, dressings, and materials including a pharmaceutical component, intended to be used to assist a range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures. The kit is intended only for use during cardiothoracic surgery but is not dedicated to a specific type of cardiothoracic surgical procedure. This is... | 2026-08-01 06:05:09 |
| Orthopaedic bone screw, non-bioabsorbable, non-sterile | 49,893 | A small, non-sterile, threaded rod with a slotted head typically used for internal orthopaedic fracture fixation by being screwed into bone to hold plates or nails to bone or to provide direct interfragmentary stabilization of bone, or it may fasten soft tissue to bone; it is made of a material that cannot be chemically degraded or absorbed via natural bo... | 2025-08-15 16:43:43 |
| Orthodontic metal band | 44,185 | A thin metal ring designed to be fitted around the contours of a tooth and cemented into place to support an orthodontic attachment (e.g., bracket, tube), brazed or soldered onto the ring, intended to be secured to the tooth. This is a single-patient device intended to be used for the duration of the treatment (single-use) before being discarded. | 2026-07-17 22:01:19 |
| Orthodontic bracket, metal | 41,886 | A metallic device that is bonded to an orthodontic band, or directly to a tooth, to hold an orthodontic wire and/or other appliance (e.g., rubber bands) used to apply pressure to the tooth in order to alter the position of the tooth. This is a single-patient device intended to be used for the duration of the treatment (single-use) before being discarded. | 2026-07-17 22:01:19 |
| Cardiothoracic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 41,111 | A collection of various sterile cardiothoracic surgical instruments, dressings, and materials intended to be used to assist a range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures; it does not contain pharmaceuticals. The kit is intended only for use during cardiothoracic surgery but is not dedicated to a specific type of cardiothoracic surgical procedure. This is ... | 2026-07-30 21:30:52 |
| Angiography kit | 40,705 | A collection of sterile devices and equipment used to prepare a patient for the radiographic visualization of the arteries of a particular organ system or body part through the vascular injection of contrast media. It typically includes a combination of fluid/contrast media administration devices (e.g., tubing, manifold, stopcocks, and syringes) and/or de... | 2026-07-30 21:31:53 |
| Compression/pressure sock/stocking, single-use | 40,601 | A garment in the form of a sock or stocking intended to fit tightly over the leg and foot to apply compression/pressure (i.e., graduated or even-force), typically for the treatment/prevention of a disorder(s) of circulation [e.g., venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)]. It is not a strip/roll binder or tubular support bandage, and is not design... | 2026-07-17 21:59:52 |
| Spinal implant trial | 40,165 | A copy of a final spinal prosthesis, graft, or other implantable spinal device (e.g., may include intervertebral disc prosthesis, spinal cage, spinal hook) used to validate the proper size of the permanent implant required by the patient, to determine its appropriate position, and/or to verify that the implant site has been cut to the proper dimensions. I... | 2026-07-28 06:05:50 |
| Spinal bone screw, non-bioabsorbable | 38,166 | A small, threaded, implantable rod with a screw head and drive intended for internal spinal fixation by being screwed into the spine to hold a correction/stabilization device (e.g., rod, plate, tether) to bone; it is made of a material that is not chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes (e.g., surgical steel, titanium alloy, carbon fibr... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Spectacle frame | 33,951 | An ophthalmic device designed to hold a pair of spectacle lenses in front of and close to the eyes of the user. It typically consists of a plastic or metallic frame that is supported by the nose and ears. The device may have a protective function (e.g., by including side shields). | 2026-07-30 21:31:58 |
| General surgical procedure kit, medicated | 33,517 | A general-purpose collection of various surgical instruments, dressings, and materials, including a pharmaceutical component, intended to be used to assist a range of surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialities. This is a single-use device. | 2022-06-16 20:45:46 |
| Screw endosteal dental implant, two-piece | 32,674 | A sterile device made of alloplastic materials [e.g., titanium (Ti), stainless steel, ceramic] intended to be surgically implanted into alveolar and/or basal bone of the mandible or maxilla to provide support and a means of retention for a dental prosthesis (e.g., bridge, single-tooth, overdenture). It is a two-piece device composed of an anchorage compon... | 2026-07-23 06:05:23 |
| Orthopaedic bone screw, non-bioabsorbable, sterile | 31,656 | A small, sterile, threaded rod with a slotted head typically used for internal orthopaedic fracture fixation by being screwed into bone to hold plates or nails to bone or to provide direct interfragmentary stabilization of bone, or it may fasten soft tissue to bone; it is made of a material that cannot be chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body p... | 2025-06-17 15:27:24 |
| Obstetrical/gynaecological surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 29,724 | A collection of various sterile surgical instruments, dressings/drapes, and materials intended to be used during obstetrical/gynaecological surgery. The kit may be referred to as a procedure pack and is typically comprised of devices that individually are not dedicated to a specific type of obstetrical/gynaecological surgical procedure, but are often supp... | 2026-07-30 21:31:35 |
| Orthopaedic prosthesis implantation instrument, reusable | 29,724 | A hand-held surgical instrument intended to be used during implantation of an orthopaedic prosthesis, either manually or as a computer-assisted surgery (CAS) device, to aid in the navigation/placement of the prosthesis or other instruments. It may be used for the following applications: 1) to hold/align/fix bone preparation instruments, prosthesis, or pro... | 2023-05-01 08:45:14 |
| Spinal bone screw, non-bioabsorbable | 27,724 | A small, threaded, implantable rod with a slotted head intended to be used for internal spinal fixation by being screwed into the spine to hold a correction/stabilization device (e.g., rod, plate, tether) to bone; it is made of a material that is not chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes (includes implant grade metal such as surgical ... | 2024-09-10 07:42:16 |
| Trans-facet-screw internal spinal fixation system, sterile | 26,906 | A sterile device assembly that consists of rods, plates, and facet fixation screws where the screws are inserted bilaterally through and across the facet joint (spinal joint), i.e., trans-facet, at a single or multiple levels to stabilize and fuse vertebrae with compression in the treatment of various spinal conditions. | 2026-06-04 19:44:10 |
| Orthopaedic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, reusable | 26,099 | A collection of various orthopaedic surgical instruments, dressings and the necessary materials intended to be used to perform an orthopaedic surgical procedure, however the kit is not dedicated to orthopaedic implantation. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| General surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, reusable | 25,622 | A general-purpose collection of various sterile surgical instruments, dressings, and materials intended to be used to assist a range of surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialities. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a reusable device. | 2022-06-15 12:02:41 |
| ENT surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 25,308 | A collection of various sterile ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgical instruments, dressings and the necessary materials used to perform an ENT surgical procedure. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device. | 2026-07-30 21:30:52 |
| General internal orthopaedic fixation system implantation kit | 25,173 | A collection of instruments and devices intended to be used for the placement of an internal orthopaedic fixation system into or onto all types of bones (e.g., bones of limbs, spine, pelvis, or craniomaxillofacial). It is a non-dedicated device that includes various metallic and/or plastic reusable devices [e.g., retractors, rods, clamps, drills, pins, sa... | 2026-08-01 06:05:08 |
| Bone-screw internal spinal fixation system, sterile | 24,367 | An assembly of sterile implantable devices intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the treatment of various spinal instabilities or deformities, also used as an adjunct to spinal fusion [e.g., for degenerative disc disease (DDD)]. Otherwise known as a pedicle screw instrumentation system, it typically consists of a combi... | 2026-06-04 19:44:10 |
| Mechanical-resistance external ankle-foot prosthesis | 22,931 | A mechanical device which is a component of an external lower limb prosthesis designed to functionally replace, in part or total, an absent foot and/or ankle, wherein the principle of operation for dorsiflexion/plantar flexion control is based on media-free mechanical resistance (i.e., mechanical friction/elastic deflection with no fluid or gas operating ... | 2026-06-04 19:44:10 |
| Tibial insert | 22,626 | An implantable device designed to articulate the femoral and tibial components of a knee joint prosthesis during primary or revision bicondylar knee joint replacement. It is typically a one-piece contoured polyethylene (PE) insert, or a more complex device (e.g., a guide arm with a stem that is inserted into the tibial tray and a polymer glide) which will... | 2026-07-30 21:31:42 |
| Carbide dental bur, reusable | 21,822 | A rotary cutting device made of high-grade steel, the working end of which is made from, or coated with, tungsten carbide, and which is designed to fit into a dental handpiece that provides the rotation allowing the user to cut hard structures in the mouth, e.g., teeth or bone. It can also be used to cut hard metals, plastics, porcelains and similar mater... | 2026-06-16 06:05:07 |
| Hand-held surgical retractor, reusable | 21,806 | A hand-held, non-self-retaining surgical instrument intended to be used to separate/draw aside the margins of a wound/incision to allow access to tissues/organs during open surgery; it is not dedicated to ophthalmic surgery or small nerve/vessel retraction, but may otherwise be clinically dedicated. It includes a shaped/hooked blade with a handle/holding ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Radiation shielding apron | 21,099 | A full or half-length apron-like garment intended to shield portions of the body of an individual (i.e., a device operator, patient, or other attending person) from exposure to radiation during medical or dental procedures. Some include attached or detachable collars for neck and thyroid protection. The device typically consists of a fluid resistant outer... | 2026-07-22 06:05:09 |
| Neurosurgical procedure kit, non-medicated, single-use | 20,472 | A collection of various sterile neurosurgical instruments, dressings and the necessary materials used to perform a neurosurgical procedure. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device. | 2026-07-30 21:30:52 |
| Dental implant system | 20,219 | A collection of devices designed for the surgical placement of a dental implant into alveolar and/ or basal bone of the mandible or maxilla to provide support and a means of retention for a dental prosthesis (e.g., bridge, single-tooth, overdenture). It typically consists of a sterile endosteal dental implant (implant body and abutment) and surgical instr... | 2026-07-17 22:00:46 |
| Spinal fixation plate, non-bioabsorbable | 20,210 | A small implantable sheet of solid material that is attached to the spine with screws for spinal immobilization and is made of a material that is not chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes (includes implant grade metal such as surgical steel, titanium alloy, or carbon fibre). The device is typically used to provide immobilization and s... | 2023-09-08 08:19:48 |
| Internal orthopaedic fixation system, plate/screw, non-bioabsorbable, non-sterile | 19,617 | A non-sterile assembly of implantable devices designed for the stabilization of fractured/surgically-cut bones of the limbs (long bones), their appendages (hands, feet), pelvis, craniomaxillofacial bones, and/or for limb-joint fusion. It typically consists of a set of bone fixation plates, screws, wires, and pins made of materials that cannot be chemicall... | 2026-06-04 19:44:10 |
| Orthopaedic bone screw (non-sliding) | 19,516 | A small, threaded, non-bioabsorbable, implantable rod intended for internal orthopaedic fixation by being screwed into a limb bone, rib, the sternum and/or pelvis to hold a plate, nail, rod or prosthesis to the bone, or to provide direct interfragmentary stabilization of a fractured bone; it is not intended to be introduced through the sleeve of a femoral... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Orthopaedic bur, single-use | 19,472 | A sterile, rotary cutting device consisting of a shaft of high-grade steel and a cutting head of hard metal/material with fluting or cutting planes of various shapes at the working end and which is designed to fit into an appropriate powered handpiece that provides the rotation allowing the user to excavate/shape bone tissue during small and large bone su... | 2026-07-30 21:31:49 |
Recently Updated Terms#
| Term | Devices | Definition | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone file/rasp, manual, reusable | 4,659 | A hand-held manual surgical instrument with a surface(s) of coarse and/or fine grooves or teeth designed to scrape and smooth the surface of bone during a surgical procedure. The device is typically a one-piece instrument with grooves/teeth along all or part of its working end(s). It is available in a variety of sizes and working end designs, including st... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Bone lever/elevator, reusable | 4,059 | A manual surgical instrument designed to lift, position, or pry up (elevate) bone, other anatomical structures, or surgical material/devices during an orthopaedic intervention. It is made of high-grade stainless steel and is available in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and blade shapes. It is typically a robust instrument with a blunted blade with no cu... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Fibreoptic light cable, reusable | 154 | A flexible fibreoptic cable that is designed to transport cold light from a light source to an instrument or other equipment, e.g., an endoscope or a headlight. The fibreoptic bundle is protected within a sheath and can be made of either glass or plastic fibres. Each end of the cable is encased in a metal connector that fits into the respective instrument... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| General-purpose surgical scissors, reusable | 13,437 | A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut/dissect a variety of tissues during open surgery and having no dedication to a specific anatomy or clinical use; it might in addition be intended for cutting materials associated with surgery (e.g., sutures). It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with handles, whereby the blades cut as the sh... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Hand-held surgical retractor, reusable | 21,806 | A hand-held, non-self-retaining surgical instrument intended to be used to separate/draw aside the margins of a wound/incision to allow access to tissues/organs during open surgery; it is not dedicated to ophthalmic surgery or small nerve/vessel retraction, but may otherwise be clinically dedicated. It includes a shaped/hooked blade with a handle/holding ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Intraocular scissors, conventional-hinge, reusable | 2,122 | A hand-held, manual, ophthalmic surgical instrument intended to be used to cut intraocular tissue of the anterior segment (e.g., iris). It comprises two pivoted blades which cut with a shearing action directly adjacent to the handles (i.e., not a probe-like device). It is typically metallic, may have ring handles or spring handles, and is available with v... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Menstrual pad, unscented | 1,209 | A non-deodorized, feminine hygiene product (a pad) that is held in place externally to absorb menstrual or other vaginal discharge. This is a single-use device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Operating table patient pressure distribution pad, reusable | 2,248 | A cushion (e.g., gel-filled, foam) intended to be placed between an operating table mattress or a patient positioner (e.g., torso intraoperative positioner, perineal post) and the patient to distribute the patient's body weight over a large surface area, for the prevention of pressure sores and tissue necrosis on prominent parts of the patient's body when... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Orthopaedic bone screw (non-sliding) | 19,516 | A small, threaded, non-bioabsorbable, implantable rod intended for internal orthopaedic fixation by being screwed into a limb bone, rib, the sternum and/or pelvis to hold a plate, nail, rod or prosthesis to the bone, or to provide direct interfragmentary stabilization of a fractured bone; it is not intended to be introduced through the sleeve of a femoral... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Orthopaedic fixation plate, non-bioabsorbable | 8,537 | A non-bioabsorbable, non-customized, firm, implantable sheet intended to stabilize a fractured orthopaedic bone (excluding craniofacial and spinal) to treat a traumatic/pathological fracture, to fuse a joint (arthrodesis) and/or as part of an osteotomy. Typically attached to a bone of a limb, rib, sternum, or pelvis, it is designed to be fixed in place wi... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Orthopaedic osteotome | 8,858 | A chisel-like, one-piece manual surgical instrument designed to cut and/or shape bone by percussion during an orthopaedic procedure. It is hand-held by the operator who uses a surgical mallet or hammer to manually impart a force to the proximal end of the instrument. The distal end (the cutting or shaping edge) is sharp, often flat, but can be curved (con... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Sterilization stringer | 612 | A device designed to hang hinged, ring-handled surgical instruments (e.g. forceps, scissors) in an open position during sterilization. Often referred to as an instrument stringer, it is typically in the form of a U-/D-shaped locking bar. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Surgical bulldog clamp, reusable | 1,627 | A manual surgical instrument designed to grasp, join, compress or support an organ, vessel or soft-tissue. It has a flat, pincer-like design with self-retaining jaws that open upon squeezing of the handles and close upon release; it is typically made of high-grade stainless steel. It is commonly used for vascular clamping and is not dedicated to a specifi... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Surgical soft-tissue manipulation forceps, alligator, reusable | 3,785 | A long, thin, hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to facilitate grasping and manipulation of soft-tissues/anatomical structures [typically during ear/nose/throat (ENT) surgery]; it is not intended for insertion through an endoscope, nor into the eye, and is not a dedicated biopsy device. Commonly referred to as alligator- or crocodile-forceps, i... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Therapeutic agent nebulizer, benchtop | 678 | An assembly of devices intended to be used in the home and clinical to aerosolize medication/fluids, by non-heat-dependent means (i.e., not a vaporizer), for inhalation by a patient, typically to treat/manage a respiratory disorder [e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF)]. It includes an electrically-powered generator (ul... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Vaginal speculum, reusable | 3,655 | A hand-held manual instrument intended to dilate the vagina after insertion, typically for visual examination of the vaginal canal and cervix and/or to perform a gynaecological procedure. It consists of two long blades, joined at a handle at one end, that are inserted into the vagina in a horizontal position and then opened at an angle. It is typically ma... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| Wire/ligature passer, reusable | 571 | A hand-held, manual surgical instrument designed for passing a length of a flexible material/device, typically a wire, ligature, or orthopaedic graft gauge, through a surgical site by creating a pathway through tissue and facilitating the introduction and handling of the material/device. It may also be referred to as a carrier and is typically in the form... | 2026-08-01 06:05:23 |
| General-purpose absorbent tip applicator/swab, single-use | 1,320 | A hand-held manual device, also known as a cotton bud or swab, in the form of a stick with a single- or double-ended absorbent tip (e.g., cotton pledget), intended for cleaning or applying a substance (e.g., medication) to a superficial wound or body orifice, and/or to take specimens from a patient. It is not dedicated to a particular body area or orifice... | 2026-08-01 06:05:20 |
| Negative-pressure wound therapy system foam dressing, non-antimicrobial | 261 | A pad made of open-cell foam material designed to be placed into a wound during a vacuum-assisted wound closure procedure, commonly known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT); it does not include an antimicrobial agent(s). It is typically used to treat hard-to-heal open wounds (e.g., acute, traumatic, and chronic), burns, diabetic/pressure ulcers, fl... | 2026-08-01 06:05:20 |
| Surgical instrument/implant rack | 4,926 | A device designed as a small case, typically with a hinged lid that can be closed to protect the contents (i.e., surgical instruments and/or implantable devices such as plates or screws), and an integral rest(s) with grooves or notches in the upper edge so that the contents can be securely placed, protected, and organized. The lid or rest may be set at an... | 2026-08-01 06:05:20 |
| Wearable percutaneous catheter/tube holder, single-use | 591 | A noninvasive device designed to fix a percutaneous (excluding intracranial) catheter, tube, and/or drain (e.g., IV, epidural, or drainage catheter, GI tube) to a patient's body; it may additionally be intended for holding a non-surgically-invasive tube (e.g., nasogastric tube) to the patient (universal holder). It is designed as an adhesive pad, a base p... | 2026-08-01 06:05:20 |
| Adhesive bandage | 2,483 | A sterile piece of fabric or plastic material intended to be applied to a part of a patient's body and held in place by its pressure-sensitive adhesive to secure objects to the skin, cover and protect wounds, and/or approximate the skin edges of a wound; it may or may not include an absorbent pad. It is not intended for compression bandaging and is not an... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Attendant-only-propelled wheelchair, bariatric | 3 | A non-powered wheeled mobility device with an oversized seat designed to enable a healthcare provider/carer to transport a bariatric person without the full capacity to walk, typically over short distances and over smooth ground. Often referred to as a transport wheelchair, it is typically designed with four small wheels and includes rear-fitted handles f... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Cardiopulmonary bypass system blood tubing set | 12,326 | A collection of sterile devices including tubing and typically clamps, filters, connectors, and stopcocks, used in a circuit for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure. The tubing is typically polymeric and may be heparin coated. It is typically used in the blood pump head of a cardiopulmonary bypass system. The tubing, when used in a roller type pump, will b... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Custom-made cranial bone prosthesis | 2,729 | An implantable device intended to repair a defect of the cranium or mandible that is designed and constructed with specific characteristics (e.g., size, shape, material) as prescribed by a healthcare provider for a specified patient. It is typically manufactured from a three-dimensional (3-D) model based on computed tomography (CT) images and made of plas... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Dental material application tool, single-use | 955 | A hand-held manual dental instrument intended to be used for the application of a dental restorative material (e.g., amalgam, resin) to a patient’s tooth/teeth; the restorative material is not included. It includes a handle with an application tip/brush which holds the material on its surface/bristles; it is not a syringe- or pistol-like device. This is a... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Electrode conductive skin pad, reusable | 6 | A noninvasive conductive material designed to facilitate electrical conduction between an external electrode (e.g., transcutaneous electrical stimulation electrode) and the skin surface. It is typically in the form of a gel pad/patch designed to adhere the electrode (not included) to the skin surface. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Fluted surgical drill bit, reusable | 6,899 | A shaft of metal with an obtuse, V-shaped cutting edge designed to be rotated to bore into bone to create a hole of the same dimension as the diameter of the shaft. This device, commonly called a "twist drill", has a cylindrical design with a double-edged cutting head that is formed from two spiralled flutes that extend the length of the insertion part of... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Implantable cardiac monitor | 36 | A hermetically-sealed, electrically-powered device [an implantable cardiac monitor (ICM)] intended to be implanted to monitor, record, and store electrocardiographic signals to help diagnose and monitor cardiac arrhythmias and/or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) changes; it may have a vibratory alarm function and the data can be telemetrically transmitted to... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Inspiratory/expiratory limb respiratory tubing, reusable | 256 | A length of tube made of durable materials (e.g., rubber, silicone) intended to be used to conduct breathing gases towards or away from a patient during the respiratory cycle, typically during anaesthesia or ventilation [including continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP or BPAP)]. It is intended to function as part of a breathing... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Liposuction system cannula, reusable | 7,112 | A rigid tube that functions as a component of a lipectomy suction system and designed specifically for percutaneous insertion into body fat deposits for the aspiration of fat during liposuction/lipoplasty. The device may also be used to infiltrate the operative site with a solution during the procedure, which is then aspirated. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Metallic spinal interbody fusion cage | 13,039 | A device intended to be implanted into the space of an intervertebral disc that has been partially or totally removed during surgery in order to allow bone fusion between two contiguous vertebral bodies, typically in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD). It is typically in the form of a hollow, porous, threaded and/or fenestrated cylindrical, ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Orthopaedic guidewire, reusable | 298 | A thin, non-implantable rod designed to guide the insertion of a cannulated/tubular orthopaedic implant (typically an intramedullary nail, a bone screw or femoral fixation plate) and/or surgical instrument (e.g., drill bit) during an orthopaedic procedure. It is made of metal and is available in a variety of sizes, lengths, and designs (e.g., round-tip, t... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Soft-tissue/mesh anchor, non-bioabsorbable | 86 | A non-bioabsorbable device designed to be implanted into ligaments or other soft tissues to serve as a site of attachment for surgical binding materials/implants (e.g., mesh, sutures); it is not intended to anchor soft tissues to bone, nor repair cartilage, and is not intended for ophthalmic use. It is typically a threaded screw-like device, and is made o... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Spinal bone screw, non-bioabsorbable | 38,166 | A small, threaded, implantable rod with a screw head and drive intended for internal spinal fixation by being screwed into the spine to hold a correction/stabilization device (e.g., rod, plate, tether) to bone; it is made of a material that is not chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes (e.g., surgical steel, titanium alloy, carbon fibr... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Spinal cord/peripheral nerve implantable analgesic electrical stimulation system pulse generator, implantable | 150 | An electrically-powered, implantable component of a spinal cord/peripheral nerve implantable analgesic electrical stimulation system intended to deliver electrical impulses to the epidural space of the spinal cord and/or in/near a peripheral nerve (e.g., lumbar, truncal, in a limb) via percutaneously implanted electrodes (not included) to relieve acute an... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Spinal fixation implant/sterilization container set | 191 | A collection of non-sterile, implantable components of an internal spinal fixation assembly (e.g., plates, rods, screws, connectors, and/or hooks) packaged within a reusable sterilization container (i.e., all under the same product code) to be sterilized prior to implantation. The set provides the surgeon with a selection of implants (e.g., different size... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Spinal fixation plate, non-bioabsorbable | 2,859 | A small, implantable, non-customized sheet of solid material intended to be attached to the spine with screws for spinal immobilization as part of treatment of a spinal instability or deformity; it is made of a material that is not chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes (includes implant grade metal such as surgical steel, titanium all... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Surgical drill guide, reusable | 9,096 | A manual surgical device designed to simultaneously place, angle, and guide a rotating surgical drill on hard tissue (e.g., bone); some types are also intended for guiding bone-coring instruments (e.g., keel punch). It is designed in a tubular form or with guiding holes and may have serrations at its distal end to enable firm placement on hard tissue surf... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Surgical screwdriver, reusable | 16,287 | A non-powered tool intended to fit into a screw head (e.g., slotted, cross/hex head) for the application of rotation to introduce/remove a screw (e.g., craniofacial bone screw, dental screw) into/from a patient in association with a surgical procedure [e.g., orthopaedic, dental, computer assisted surgery (CAS), image registration]. It may also be used to ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Suture/ligature tightener, reusable | 8 | A hand-held manual surgical instrument intended for the in situ tightening of a suture/ligature loop or a suture between a set of suture anchors (not included) during open and/or minimally-invasive surgery (e.g., vascular or gastrointestinal surgery). The suture is intended to be loaded into the device, which typically includes a sliding mechanism or a ri... | 2026-08-01 06:05:19 |
| Cannulated surgical drill bit, single-use | 850 | A metal shaft intended to be mounted into an appropriate surgical power tool (e.g., a pneumatic reamer or drilling system handpiece with appropriate torque capacity) and rotated to bore into hard/tough tissues (e.g., bone, cartilage) in order to clear a channel of the same diameter as the shaft, typically for the insertion of a prosthetic device or other ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| In-line backflow valve, single-use | 64 | A general-purpose device used in medical or laboratory tubing to prevent the backflow of gases or liquids. It will typically have a small ball or a leaf valve that instantly closes should a retrograde pressure (backflow) occur. This is a single-use device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Inhalation-therapy adaptor, single-use | 33 | A connecting device, usually with a small channel or tubing, intended to join a water/saline pack or a noninvasive ventilation respiratory unit to an inhalation therapy device (e.g., humidifier, vibrating mesh nebulizer, oxygen therapy delivery system). It may be used when the connection is compatible (e.g., when the connected devices are of the same manu... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Neurosurgical retraction system, spinal | 125 | A frame-like assembly of surgical instruments/devices intended to be used to create a self-locking, self-retaining mechanism dedicated to the temporary parting of dorsal tissue to enable access for spinal surgery. It includes a mounting frame, with retracting blades which may come together to form a tube-like port; it may be intended to attach to a fixed ... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Orthopaedic implant impactor, reusable | 632 | A non-powered, hand-held, surgical instrument designed to transmit impact forces, typically from a hammer/mallet to an orthopaedic implant (e.g., intramedullary nail or stem), to position/drive the implant into the body during impact-based implantation. It commonly includes an impact-absorbing handle with a distal end shaped to conform to the implant (i.e... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Orthopaedic surgical procedure kit, non-medicated, reusable | 26,099 | A collection of various orthopaedic surgical instruments, dressings and the necessary materials intended to be used to perform an orthopaedic surgical procedure, however the kit is not dedicated to orthopaedic implantation. It does not contain pharmaceuticals. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Oxygen administration tubing | 728 | A length of flexible noninvasive tube, typically a small bore, thick-walled, anti-kink tubing (to prevent blockage) intended for the delivery of a pure oxygen (O2), or an O2 enriched gas, to a mask or nasal cannula (not included), during delivery of dry O2 to the patient. The tubing is typically available in standard coil lengths and is cut by clinical st... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Stationary oxygen concentrator | 292 | A stationary mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to concentrate oxygen (O2) from ambient air and deliver the concentrated O2, typically through an attached nasal cannula, to a patient requiring oxygen therapy. It processes the air through an internal filtration system, e.g., a molecular sieve (zeolite granules or membranes), having a large tota... | 2026-08-01 06:05:18 |
| Basic manual toothbrush | 551 | An instrument designed to be used by a patient to manually brush clean their teeth and gums (i.e., remove plaque, tartar, stains). It typically consists of a proximal handle and distal head with rows of bristles (e.g., nylon) grouped in separate tufts or evenly distributed. The device is typically used with toothpaste. This is a reusable device. | 2026-08-01 06:05:17 |