Scissors, capsulotomy

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)
Specific
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Eye care (2022)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L010405
OPHTHALMOLOGY SCISSORS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
46848
Anterior/posterior segment scissors, reusable (An ophthalmic surgical instrument designed to cut either anterior or posterior segment tissue during eye surgery. It is typically: 1) two pivoted blades that are usually provided with a finger and thumb ring-handle and which cut with a shearing action (i.e., the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed); or 2) an instrument tip, with cutting blades at the distal end, that is inserted into a dedicated handle through which the blades are operated. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel and plastic materials, and is available in various sizes. This is a reusable device.)
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