Forceps, punch biopsy, cervix

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 sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Outpatient care
Specialized diagnostics
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L05090301
GYNECOLOGICAL BIOPSY FORCEPS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
44510
Gynaecological biopsy forceps, reusable (A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to obtain biopsy specimens from gynaecological tumours or other gynaecological tissues for histopathological examination. It typically has a scissors-like design with ring handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. The distal tip usually consists of two shaped cutting heads with sharp edges, one fitting exactly into the other, which facilitates the cutting of the biopsy. It is available in various sizes. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices