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Distraction plate/rod preimplantation adjustment device

1 GUDID devices

A magnetized device designed to adjust the length of a magnetically-adjustable distraction plate and/or rod (nail) during the implantation procedure to achieve the correct starting length of the plate/rod prior to insertion. It may be powered by an attached...

Vascular dilator, reusable

2,298 GUDID devices

A hand-held surgical instrument designed for insertion into a blood vessel (the vasculature) to unblock, enlarge or measure the internal diameter of the vessel during a surgical intervention. It is a rod-like device with a long, slender, body that terminate...

Root canal post, preformed

2,246 GUDID devices

A prefabricated endodontic rod designed for insertion into the root canal of a patient to support and retain a crown prosthesis. It is typically a solid, cylindrical, metal (e.g., stainless steel, gold alloy) piece with a proximal end appropriate to support...

Fixed-diameter cervical dilator, reusable

1,739 GUDID devices

A rod-like, solid surgical instrument designed to dilate the cervical canal after its insertion through the cervical os. Commonly known as a uterine dilator, it is typically made of metal or plastic material and has a tapered, rounded distal tip. It may hav...

Orthodontic anchoring screw

1,669 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...

Vascular dilator, single-use

1,240 GUDID devices

A sterile, hand-held, surgical instrument designed for insertion into a blood vessel (the vasculature) to unblock, enlarge or measure the internal diameter of the vessel during a surgical intervention. It is a rod-like device with a long, slender, body that...

Orthopaedic instrument surgical connector

1,179 GUDID devices

A small device designed to be used during a surgical procedure to make a physical connection between two orthopaedic instruments, instrument components, or an orthopaedic instrument and another device (e.g., an implant) to facilitate the insertion and place...

Orthodontic anchoring screw

616 GUDID devices

A small metallic 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 may have a self...

Spiral blade

425 GUDID devices

An implantable, rod-like, cannulated device with spiralled flutes at the distal end and a smooth cylindrical portion at the proximal end that is used in combination with a bone fixation plate or an intramedullary nail to support bone fragments after fractur...

Surgical drill guide obturator

424 GUDID devices

A surgical device designed to fill the lumen of a drill guide during its insertion to a surgical site primarily to prevent tissue obstruction of the drill guide lumen. When the drill guide is firmly placed at the chosen position on the bone surface, the obt...

Orthopaedic guidewire, reusable

312 GUDID devices

A thin, non-implantable rod designed to guide the insertion of a cannulated orthopaedic implant (typically an intramedullary nail or screw) and/or surgical instrument (e.g., drill bit) during an orthopaedic procedure. It is made of metal and is available in...

Bone-nailing compression screw

299 GUDID devices

A rod-like orthopaedic surgical instrument designed to be inserted (screwed) through the insertion handle of an orthopaedic implant aiming arm to impart a force upon a proximally inserted bone nail locking screw thus creating compression on the proximal sec...

Orthopaedic guidewire, reusable

291 GUDID devices

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. ...

Laparoscopic access cannula dilator

286 GUDID devices

A hollow dilator with a tapered distal end intended to enable the gentle insertion of a larger laparoscopic access cannula, necessary when significantly increasing the working access port's lumen, e.g., from 10 to 20 mm diameter. It is commonly used in mini...

Orthopaedic guidewire, single-use

251 GUDID devices

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. ...

Spinal guidewire

251 GUDID devices

A thin, non-implantable rod intended to guide the insertion of a cannulated orthopaedic implant (typically a screw) and/or surgical instrument (e.g., cannula, drill bit) during spinal surgery. This is a single-use device.

Artificial airway stylet, single-use

161 GUDID devices

A long stiffening wire/rod designed for insertion within the lumen of an artificial airway tube (e.g., endotracheal tube, bronchial tube) to stiffen and/or maintain the shape of the tube to facilitate introduction (intubation). It is designed to be slightly...

Orthopaedic guidewire, single-use

156 GUDID devices

A thin, non-implantable rod designed to guide the insertion of a cannulated orthopaedic implant (typically an intramedullary nail or screw) and/or surgical instrument (e.g., drill bit) during an orthopaedic procedure. It is made of metal and is available in...

Flexible bone nail, sterile

107 GUDID devices

A sterile, bending rod made of metal designed for insertion into the intramedullary canal of a long bone for fracture fixation where flexibility of the implant is desired. It is available in various lengths and diameters for use on lower and upper extremity...

Artificial airway stylet, single-use

95 GUDID devices

A sterile, long, stiffening wire/rod designed for insertion within the lumen of an artificial airway tube (e.g., endotracheal tube, bronchial tube) to stiffen and/or maintain the shape of the tube to facilitate introduction (intubation). It is designed to b...

Fixed-diameter cervical dilator, single-use

94 GUDID devices

A rod-like, solid surgical instrument designed to dilate the cervical canal after its insertion through the cervical os. Commonly known as a uterine dilator, it is typically made of metal or plastic material and has a tapered, rounded distal tip. It may hav...

Endotracheal tube introducer, single-use

91 GUDID devices

A device designed to help with the insertion of an endotracheal (ET) tube into the airways of a patient during intubation. It is a long, thin, rod-like device, typically angled at the distal end, designed to improve directional control of the endotracheal t...

Dental matrix band tensioner

73 GUDID devices

A hand-held, dental instrument designed for tightening a matrix band around a tooth that is being prepared for a dental restoration. It is a rod-like device, typically designed with a manually controlled rotating action at its distal end for insertion into ...

Meniscus screw

64 GUDID devices

A small, threaded, bioabsorbable rod intended to be used for the internal fixation of vertical lesions located in the vascularized area of the meniscus (a crescent-shaped disk of fibrocartilage that borders and partly covers the articulating surfaces of the...

Flexible bone nail, non-sterile

36 GUDID devices

A non-sterile, bending rod made of metal designed for insertion into the intramedullary canal of a long bone for fracture fixation where flexibility of the implant is desired. It is available in various lengths and diameters for use on lower and upper extre...

Bone nail trial

32 GUDID devices

A cylindrical rod that simulates an orthopaedic bone nail designed to be placed into the proximal end of the intramedullary canal of a long bone (e.g., through the femoral head) to act as a decisive reference point for the subsequent drilling and insertion ...

Endotracheal tube introducer, reusable

30 GUDID devices

A device designed to help with the insertion of an endotracheal (ET) tube into the airways of a patient during intubation. It is a long, thin, rod-like device, typically angled at the distal end, designed to improve directional control of the endotracheal t...

Artificial airway stylet, reusable

29 GUDID devices

A long stiffening wire/rod designed for insertion within the lumen of an artificial airway tube (e.g., endotracheal tube, bronchial tube) to stiffen and/or maintain the shape of the tube to facilitate introduction (intubation). It is designed to be slightly...

Peritoneal catheter stylet

27 GUDID devices

A thin wire/rod intended to be inserted within the lumen of a peritoneal catheter (e.g., peritoneal dialysis catheter, peritoneal drainage catheter, peritoneal lavage catheter, abdominal fluid shunt system peritoneal catheter) to stiffen/maintain the shape ...

Tracheostomy tube obturator

20 GUDID devices

A device designed to fill the lumen of a tracheostomy tube during its insertion into the stoma created in the larynx (windpipe) to assist in this process, reduce patient trauma, and prevent any tissue damage. When the tracheostomy tube is correctly position...