A calibrated guide mechanism used by a surgeon to manually operate a Z-axis positioner which allows extremely accurate placement of a single or multiple microelectrodes, stimulation electrodes, probes, instruments, or implantable devices, along a chosen tra...

Mechanical atherectomy/thrombectomy drive system

7 GUDID devices

A multi-purpose assembly of devices designed to power and control the mechanical mechanism of an atherectomy catheter and, alternatively, a thrombectomy catheter during an intravascular recanalization procedure. It typically consists of a mains electricity ...

Mechanical atherectomy/thrombectomy drive system

6 GUDID devices

A multi-purpose assembly of devices designed to power and control the mechanical mechanism of an atherectomy and/or thrombectomy catheter (not included) during an intravascular recanalization procedure. It typically consists of an electrically-powered contr...

Surgical power tool drive-shaft seal

2 GUDID devices

A small sterile device designed as an external seal that is placed on the drive shaft of a rotary cutting tool (e.g., an orthopaedic reamer) that is attached to and driven by a surgical power tool in order to prevent the backflow of fluid (i.e., blood and r...

Spinal bone screw, non-bioabsorbable

37,241 GUDID devices

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 chemicall...

Assistive scooter, electric-motor-driven

372 GUDID devices

A battery-powered, electric-motor-driven mobility device designed to be operated by a person with a disability and consisting of a seat over two rear wheels, a platform for the feet, and handlebars in front to turn one or two steerable front wheels connecte...

Assistive scooter, electric-motor-driven

184 GUDID devices

Tissue morcellation system handpiece, line-powered

96 GUDID devices

A hand-held component of a tissue morcellation system intended to be used to mechanically cut (slice), core (cut a hole into), peel (remove surface), and extract selected tissue from the body during surgery. It consists of a high-speed rotating blade in a h...

Cardiopulmonary bypass system centrifugal pump

49 GUDID devices

A device intended to be connected to a drive unit (not included) to circulate blood through the extracorporeal circuit of a non-roller type cardiopulmonary bypass system, via a centrifugal force mechanism, for gas exchange and reinfusion; it may in addition...

Cardiopulmonary bypass system centrifugal pump

47 GUDID devices

A sterile device intended to be connected to a drive unit (not included) to circulate blood through the extracorporeal circuit of a non-roller type cardiopulmonary bypass system, via a centrifugal force mechanism, for gas exchange and reinfusion. It include...

Remotely-driven surgical/dental system drive cable

44 GUDID devices

A flexible device for transmitting rotational power from a remote surgical or dental drilling system motor/control unit to the drilling handpiece. The drive is designed so that the handpiece can be flexibly manipulated by the operator (the surgeon or dentis...

Spinal bone screw, bioabsorbable

42 GUDID devices

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 stabilization device (e.g., rod, plate) to bone; it is made of a material that is chemically degraded and typicall...

Software upgrade/unlocking key

17 GUDID devices

A software, hardware, or software/hardware combination device intended to be used to update/upgrade/unlock software embedded on a medical device through the use of an integral or separate media device (e.g., USB flash drive, CD). If supplied on a dedicated ...

Needleless medication/vaccine injector, mechanical

14 GUDID devices

A hand-held, mechanically-powered (e.g., spring-powered) device designed to inject medication (especially a local anaesthetic, vaccine or medication) transcutaneously into the human body. It is a manually-operated, needleless device that can have various co...

Spinal intraoperative positioning screw

13 GUDID devices

A nonimplantable threaded rod with a screw head and a drive intended to be temporarily screwed into vertebral bone to assist with the positioning of an implantable device (typically a fixation plate) during spinal surgery. The drive may be one of a variety ...

Needleless medication/vaccine injector, pneumatic

7 GUDID devices

A hand-held, pneumatically-powered device designed to inject medication (especially a local anaesthetic) or vaccine transcutaneously into the human body. It is needleless and may have various configurations according to its application. It will typically be...

Cardiopulmonary bypass system centrifugal pump backup drive unit

3 GUDID devices

A mains electricity (AC-powered) device, with an internal battery, that substitutes as the drive unit for a cardiopulmonary bypass system centrifugal pump to circulate blood through the extracorporeal circuit in the event of the loss of mains electricity. I...

Blood centrifugation system processing unit

2 GUDID devices

A mains electricity (AC-powered) portable device that is a component of a blood centrifugation system designed for the automated processing of blood, relative components or cellular products (e.g., umbilical cord blood, bone marrow), in a closed sterile env...

Orthopaedic bone screw (non-sliding)

17,689 GUDID devices

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 st...

Surgical screwdriver, reusable

16,229 GUDID devices

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 bone screw (non-sliding)

16,004 GUDID devices

A small, threaded, non-bioabsorbable, implantable rod intended to be used 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 interfra...

Orthopaedic implant impactor

2,588 GUDID devices

A metal and/or plastic hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to position an implant into the body. Its mode of application is by transmission of an impact force to drive the implant into its final position in the body. The proximal end is a handle u...

Orthopaedic implant driver

2,577 GUDID devices

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to impart force to an orthopaedic implantable device that is inserted to fix or fasten together bones. The device is frequently used to insert devices such as screws, nails, plates, or wires that are used to f...

Surgical mallet

2,107 GUDID devices

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to strike a surface or another device (e.g., a surgical chisel, gouge, driver) to drive it during a surgical intervention. It is available in a variety of designs and materials; the shaft is typically made of ...

External orthopaedic fixation system, reusable

1,905 GUDID devices

An assembly of devices designed to stabilize fractured bones, other than those in the vertebral column, to promote treatment and healing. It typically consists of an external plastic and/or metallic fixator (a framework) and other external and/or implantabl...

Orthopaedic inorganic implant inserter/extractor, reusable

1,791 GUDID devices

A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed for the surgical insertion and/or extraction of a non-tissue based (inorganic) orthopaedic implant (e.g., a bone nail, spiral blade, or bone fixation plate). It is an instrument in a one-piece or modular confi...

Orthopaedic bone screw (non-sliding)

1,549 GUDID devices

A small, threaded, non-bioabsorbable rod intended to be used 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 stab...

Craniofacial fixation plate, non-bioabsorbable, non-customized

1,046 GUDID devices

A small, implantable, non-customized sheet of firm material designed to be attached with screws to craniofacial bone (including the maxilla and/or mandible) to bridge and stabilize a fracture gap or craniotomy flap, cover a burr hole and/or position/stabili...

Orthopaedic implant impactor, reusable

864 GUDID devices

A metal and/or plastic hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to position an orthopaedic implant within the body by transmission of an impact force that drives the implant into its final position. The proximal end of the instrument is a handle usuall...

Cannulated surgical drill bit, single-use

827 GUDID devices

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 cha...