Retractor, Brunner

Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Surgical instruments, trays and bowls
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
List of surgical sets
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
General outpatient (health post, health center) and outreach services for primary care
Pre-hospital emergency services
Healthcare unit
Medical imaging
EMDN related code(s)
L031401
GENERAL SURGERY SPREADERS AND RETRACTORS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
13375
Abdominal retractor, hand-held (A surgical instrument designed to be held by the surgeon or assistant to separate the margins of an abdominal incision, typically during deep surgery, to expose or access organs or tissues for examination or intervention. The instrument consists of a blunt-edged, non-adjustable flat blade that curves near the distal tip, with a solid handle at the proximal end. The surgeon or assistant uses this instrument to manually pull the edge of the incision open. It is made of high-grade stainless steel and is available in a variety of blade lengths. This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices