Elevator, periosteal

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
L090999
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CUTTING INSTRUMENTS, REUSABLE - OTHER
GMDN related code(s)
38168
Periosteal elevator, reusable (A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to lift/separate (elevate) or tunnel under the periosteum during surgery, typically orthopaedic, including use on the ribs. It may in addition be used in dentistry to access retained roots, or to remove them with surrounding bone. It is typically a one-piece instrument available in a variety of sizes and blade designs, including straight and curved blades, and often double-ended with a central handle; it is made of metal [e.g., stainless steel, titanium (Ti)]. This is a reusable device.)