Scissors, gynaecological

Alternative names
Scissors, gynecological
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
General 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
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L0104110299
GYNECOLOGY SCISSORS, REUSABLE - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
35328
Gynaecological scissors, reusable (A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to cut tissues during a gynaecological surgical procedure; it is not intended for obstetric use. It is comprised of two pivoted shearing blades with finger and thumb ring-handles (i.e., not pinch-grip design) whereby the shearing action is directly adjacent to the handles (i.e., not alligator or endoscopic design). It is made of metal and available in a variety of blade designs; the blades may have carbide inserts along the cutting edges. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
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