Rongeur, Ferris-Smith-Kerrison

Alternative names
Clamp, Ferris-Smith-Kerrison
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
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)
L110604
NEUROSURGERY RONGEURS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
35541
Spinal rongeur (A hand-held manual surgical instrument with sharp, scoop-shaped jaws designed for cutting tough tissues (intervertebral disk) or bone, through a cutting/biting action, during open spinal surgery (e.g., laminectomy, discectomy). It is typically made of metal and designed to withstand the forces required to bite over tough tissue. It is not intended for endoscopic access. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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