Spatula, abdominal, malleable

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
EMDN related code(s)
L040901
ABDOMINAL SPREADERS, REUSABLE
GMDN related code(s)
36293
Abdominal/intestinal spatula (A hand-held manual surgical instrument designed to manipulate the intestines and organs of the abdomen during a surgical intervention in the abdominal cavity. It typically consists of a large, flat, blunt blade (no sharp edges) at the distal end and a strong handle at the proximal end. It is usually made of high-grade stainless steel and is available with a variety of blade designs (e.g., curved and flat or straight and flat with a rounded end, or right-angled); some blade types may have a serrated surface to help retain the slippery abdominal tissues. The handle is typically designed to provide a non-slip grip. This is a reusable device.)