Forceps, Doyen, curved

Alternative names
Clamp, intestinal, Doyen, curved
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
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
General surgery
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L0408020301
INTESTINAL TISSUE GRIPPERS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
11785
Intestinal forceps (A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed for the atraumatic holding/grasping and/or compression of intestinal structures, tissues, and some organs during a surgical procedure. It typically has two main designs: 1) a self-retaining, scissors-like design with ring handles; or 2) a large tweezers-like design with straight blades that are conjoined at the proximal end. It is available in various sizes and the working end can terminate in a variety of blade designs (e.g., loops or triangles that have parallel grooves or serrations for grip, or inward curved profiles to grasp over or around). It is made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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