Hook, Sachs

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
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L110502
NERVES AND VESSELS HOOK RETRACTORS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
46768
Nerve/vessel retractor (A hand-held, non-self-retaining surgical instrument intended to be used for retracting a nerve, tendon, or blood vessel to separate it from the surrounding tissue primarily to allow access to other tissues during a surgical intervention. It is a shaft-like metallic instrument with a blunt bulbous or rounded hook-like retraction tip at the distal end, and a handle at the proximal end. It is available in a variety of designs such as, curved, right-angled, or 45 degree angled. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices