A surgical instrument designed to facilitate the correct orientation (alignment) of an orthopaedic fixation implant, implants, or system of implants during orthopaedic surgery. It may be used, e.g., to align a series of bone screws in an implant system for ...

External lower-limb prosthesis structural/alignment component

217 GUDID devices

A component of an external lower limb prosthesis [hip, knee, or ankle-foot prosthesis] designed as: 1) a structural element to connect and maintain the structural integrity between the components of the prosthesis [e.g., between a socket and a knee joint pr...

Laser patient positioning system

158 GUDID devices

A fixed or variable focal distance lasing device assembly designed to project a harmless beam (light pattern) onto a patient's skin or other alignment device. It is typically used to position and/or monitor the position of a patient during diagnostic imagin...

Orthopaedic bone-reduction tool

62 GUDID devices

A hand-held manual surgical instrument that is fed down the intramedullary canal of a long bone (e.g., the femur) to help reposition a fracture where the two sections are out of alignment to achieve reduction for consequent reaming and nailing of the bone. ...

Orthodontic aligner auxiliary attachment kit

59 GUDID devices

A collection of devices, used with retainer-style orthodontic appliances (e.g., preformed teeth aligners) to further facilitate and enhance teeth alignment. The kit includes buttons and elastics, typically made of clear materials for aesthetic purposes, tha...

Interproximal reduction kit

36 GUDID devices

A collection of devices intended to be used for interproximal reduction (IPR), which is the reduction of contact between adjacent teeth during orthodontic alignment of the teeth. Fine abrasives are typically used to minimize pressure and allow the formation...

Dental shaded pontic kit

26 GUDID devices

A collection of devices intended to be used to produce artificial tooth veneers (shaded pontics) typically inside clear plastic custom-made teeth aligners (retainer-style orthodontic appliances). This is used to create the appearance of teeth inside the ali...

Dental x-ray system beam alignment device

17 GUDID devices

A mechanical device that is used to support and position dental x-ray film and to serve as a guide for proper physical alignment of the x-ray tube with the positioned dental x-ray film during dental x-ray imaging procedures. Depending on the device design, ...

Orthopaedic prosthesis implantation instrument, reusable

29,731 GUDID devices

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 f...

Knee tibia prosthesis trial

12,334 GUDID devices

A copy of a final tibia prosthesis designed to be used during unicompartmental knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to determine the correct alignment, size, and fit of the final prosthesis. It is one of a set, or a set, of graduated si...

Orthopaedic prosthesis implantation positioning instrument, reusable

8,251 GUDID devices

Knee tibia prosthesis trial, reusable

7,044 GUDID devices

Knee femur prosthesis trial

4,322 GUDID devices

A copy of a final femur prosthesis designed to be used during unicompartmental knee replacement surgery or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to determine the correct alignment, size, and fit of the final prosthesis. It is one of a set, or a set, of graduated si...

Knee femur prosthesis trial, reusable

2,629 GUDID devices

Orthopaedic prosthesis implantation positioning instrument, single-use

2,092 GUDID devices

Orthopaedic implant aiming/guiding block, reusable

1,933 GUDID devices

A surgical, jig-like device designed as a preshaped block with a defined pattern of prefabricated holes used to guide other instruments [e.g., drill sleeves and guide wires (Kirschner wires)] and/or to align a corresponding implant (e.g., a fixation plate) ...

Orthopaedic prosthesis implantation instrument, single-use

1,914 GUDID devices

Neurological stereotactic surgery system

1,894 GUDID devices

An assembly of devices that typically consists of a rigid frame, positioning and alignment components, workstation, and a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes, other instruments, or implantable devices during neurosurgery. The system ...

Ankle/foot orthosis

1,548 GUDID devices

A prefabricated (non-customized) externally applied and wearable appliance or apparatus intended to encompass the ankle joint, or the ankle and foot, to support, align, prevent, or correct orthopaedic deformities/injuries or to improve function of the ankle...

Orthopaedic implant aiming/guiding block, single-use

1,509 GUDID devices

A sterile surgical, jig-like device designed as a preshaped block with a defined pattern of prefabricated holes used to guide other instruments [e.g., drill sleeves and guide wires (Kirschner wires)] and/or to align a corresponding implant (e.g., a fixation...

Hand/finger splint, single-use

1,309 GUDID devices

A rigid or semi-rigid device intended to immobilize an injured/diseased hand and/or finger to support, align or prevent injury during the healing process. It is applied externally to the hand/finger/wrist and typically held in place with self-retaining fast...

Multi-purpose stereotactic surgery system

1,188 GUDID devices

Freestanding patient positioner, single-use

1,126 GUDID devices

A preformed patient-contact device (e.g., cushion, pad, bolster, wedge, elevation pillow) designed to be placed freely on a flat surface (e.g., operating table, stretcher) to position and stabilize a patient or body part typically in preparation for and dur...

Freestanding patient positioner, reusable

1,125 GUDID devices

Metallic osteotomy fusion cage, non-customized

1,106 GUDID devices

A non-customized device intended to be implanted between the severed ends of a long bone (e.g., femur, tibia), or other bone (e.g., tarsal, carpel), following osteotomy to help facilitate bone fusion and alignment; it may be used with a plating fixation sys...

Orthopaedic implant aiming arm

1,010 GUDID devices

A surgical jig-like device designed as a precision guide for the pre-drilling of orthopaedic screw holes into bone and for guiding an orthopaedic instrument into an implanted device, typically to treat long bones (e.g., femur, humerus, and tibia). It typica...

Orthodontic anchoring screw

984 GUDID devices

A small, metallic, implantable rod with a spiral thread and slotted/formed head that is inserted into the bone of the jaw to serve as a temporary anchor for an orthodontic device (e.g., a spring or plate). It is available in various sizes and lengths, and m...

Corneal marker, reusable

936 GUDID devices

A manual instrument intended to be used to imprint, indent, and/or incise corneal tissue prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel and includes a long slender handle with a distal end having characteristic...

Knee orthosis

901 GUDID devices

An externally applied orthopaedic appliance or apparatus designed to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities/injuries or to improve function of the knee. This is a reusable device.

Spinal fusion sphere

881 GUDID devices

A sterile implantable metal sphere used to stabilize interspinous processes from L3 to S1 to promote intervertebral body fusion. It is inserted into the disc space between two vertebral bodies, and is specifically designed to be used with a bone graft to ho...