Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
L01041202
WIRES AND METAL PLATES SCISSORS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
32885
Wire cutter (A heavy-duty, hand-held manual surgical instrument with sturdy handles and blade-like jaws designed to cut orthopaedic wires, cerclages, and small diameter pins or bolts. It has a scissors-like lever action with straight or curved handles and is made of high-grade stainless steel. It is available in various sizes and the cutting blades (typically short, strong and with obtuse cutting edges) at the working end are activated through a single or double-jointed pivot that transfers the necessary shearing/cutting force. Commonly known as wire cutting pliers the blades can have a side or front cutting action; some may have carbide inserts for greater durability. This is a reusable device.)
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WHO related resources
WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
Package of eye care interventions
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website