General & Plastic Surgery Surgical Clamp Suppliers
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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Address: One Edwards Way, Irvine, California 92614, USA 
www.edwards.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(949)-250-2500
FDA Registration: 2015691 Year Established: 1958 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~5600 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Annuloplasty Devices, Aortic Root Bioprostheses, Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves, Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves, Dopplers, Thrombectomy Devices, ...
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation delivers acute hemodynamic monitoring & heart valves. Our new perimount magna heart valve (bioprosthesis), with its supra-annular design, offers optimal hemodynamics a more...
www.edwards.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(949)-250-2500
FDA Registration: 2015691 Year Established: 1958 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~5600 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Annuloplasty Devices, Aortic Root Bioprostheses, Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves, Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves, Dopplers, Thrombectomy Devices, ...
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation delivers acute hemodynamic monitoring & heart valves. Our new perimount magna heart valve (bioprosthesis), with its supra-annular design, offers optimal hemodynamics a more...
Autosuture | Address: 150 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06856, USA
www.autosuture.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-722-8772
Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~5780 Quality: ISO 9001, ISO 9002, CE Certified
Products: Forceps (FDA Code: HTD), Retractors, Scissors, Meniscal Repair Systems, Absorbable Suture Anchors, Suture Anchors, ...
Autosuture offers a complete line of surgical products and instrumentation that surgeons utilize for laparoscopic, endoscopic & traditional open surgical procedures & lymphatic mapping. We are an ISO more...
www.autosuture.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-722-8772
Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~5780 Quality: ISO 9001, ISO 9002, CE Certified
Products: Forceps (FDA Code: HTD), Retractors, Scissors, Meniscal Repair Systems, Absorbable Suture Anchors, Suture Anchors, ...
Autosuture offers a complete line of surgical products and instrumentation that surgeons utilize for laparoscopic, endoscopic & traditional open surgical procedures & lymphatic mapping. We are an ISO more...
Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Inc | Address: 6743 Southpoint Drive North, Jacksonville, Florida 32216-0980, USA
www.xomed.com | Phone: +1-(904)-296-9600, 800-874-5797
FDA Registration: 1045254 Year Established: 1999 Annual Revenues: USD 500 Million to 1 Billion Employee Count: ~650 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Sinus Trochars and Cannulae, Surgical Navigation Interface/Display, Nerve Stimulators, Eyeshields, General Diagnostic Supplies, General Surgical Aids, ...
Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Inc develops products that treat people with ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases. our products include MeroPack®, Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing and Sinus Stent, I more...
www.xomed.com | Phone: +1-(904)-296-9600, 800-874-5797
FDA Registration: 1045254 Year Established: 1999 Annual Revenues: USD 500 Million to 1 Billion Employee Count: ~650 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Sinus Trochars and Cannulae, Surgical Navigation Interface/Display, Nerve Stimulators, Eyeshields, General Diagnostic Supplies, General Surgical Aids, ...
Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Inc develops products that treat people with ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases. our products include MeroPack®, Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing and Sinus Stent, I more...
KLS Martin, L.P. | Address: 11239-1 St.Johns Industrial Parkway S, Jacksonville, Florida 32246-7652, USA
www.klsmartinusa.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(904)-641-7746, 800-625-1557
FDA Registration: 1057946 Year Established: 1993 Annual Revenues: USD 10-25 Million Employee Count: ~100 Quality: ISO 9001 Certified
Products: Elevators, Instruments, Castroviejo Calipers, Neurological Instruments, Pituitary Scoops, Cervical Spine Retractor System, Hand Held Instruments, Periosteals Elevators, ...
KLS Martin, L.P. focuses on surgical fields. Our mario® instrument management software manages & controls sterile supplies according to economic, technical & process-oriented criteria. Our C-plate more...
www.klsmartinusa.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(904)-641-7746, 800-625-1557
FDA Registration: 1057946 Year Established: 1993 Annual Revenues: USD 10-25 Million Employee Count: ~100 Quality: ISO 9001 Certified
Products: Elevators, Instruments, Castroviejo Calipers, Neurological Instruments, Pituitary Scoops, Cervical Spine Retractor System, Hand Held Instruments, Periosteals Elevators, ...
KLS Martin, L.P. focuses on surgical fields. Our mario® instrument management software manages & controls sterile supplies according to economic, technical & process-oriented criteria. Our C-plate more...
Cordis Corp. | Address: 14201 NW 60th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, USA
Phone: +1-(786)-313-2000
Year Established: 1959 Employee Count: ~7000
Products: Straight-Movable Core, Guidewires, Straight-Fixed Core, Guide Wires, J Tip-Fixed Core, Diagnostic Guidewires, Steerable, Guide Wires, J Tip-Movable Core, Guidewires, Straight Movable Core, ...
Cordis Corp., a Johnson & Johnson company develops products to treat circulatory system diseases including congestive heart failure and cerebral aneurysms. Its product lines include the balloons, cath more...
Phone: +1-(786)-313-2000
Year Established: 1959 Employee Count: ~7000
Products: Straight-Movable Core, Guidewires, Straight-Fixed Core, Guide Wires, J Tip-Fixed Core, Diagnostic Guidewires, Steerable, Guide Wires, J Tip-Movable Core, Guidewires, Straight Movable Core, ...
Cordis Corp., a Johnson & Johnson company develops products to treat circulatory system diseases including congestive heart failure and cerebral aneurysms. Its product lines include the balloons, cath more...
Marina Medical Instruments Inc. | Address: 955 Shotgun Rd, Sunrise, Florida 33326, USA
www.marinamedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(954)-924-4418, 800-697-1119
FDA Registration: 2084346 Year Established: 1998 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~30 Quality: ISO Certified
Products: Curettes, Hemostatic Mosquito Forceps, Adson Tissue Forceps, Jewelers Bipolar Forceps, Jaeger Lid Plates, Bone Curettes, ...
Marina Medical Instruments Inc. supplies medical instruments. Our product range comprises of vaginal agenesis, fan retractors, pelvic surgery, surgical caps, scopes, electrosurgical, cystoscopy & bari more...
www.marinamedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(954)-924-4418, 800-697-1119
FDA Registration: 2084346 Year Established: 1998 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~30 Quality: ISO Certified
Products: Curettes, Hemostatic Mosquito Forceps, Adson Tissue Forceps, Jewelers Bipolar Forceps, Jaeger Lid Plates, Bone Curettes, ...
Marina Medical Instruments Inc. supplies medical instruments. Our product range comprises of vaginal agenesis, fan retractors, pelvic surgery, surgical caps, scopes, electrosurgical, cystoscopy & bari more...
Rhein Medical Inc. | Address: 5460 Beaumont Center Blvd,Suite 500, Tampa, Florida 33634, USA
www.rheinmedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(813)-885-5050
FDA Registration: 1051791 Year Established: 1988 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~20 Quality: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003, CE Certified
Products: Binkhorst, IOL Inserters, Surgical Restraint Systems, Diamond Knives, Binkhorst Irrigating Cannula, Binkhorst Hooked Cannula, ...
Rhein Medical Inc. designs, develops and distributes specialized hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments. Our products include 3-D Bi-Manual phaco blade, Rhein colbri capsulorhexis forceps, tubular more...
www.rheinmedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(813)-885-5050
FDA Registration: 1051791 Year Established: 1988 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~20 Quality: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003, CE Certified
Products: Binkhorst, IOL Inserters, Surgical Restraint Systems, Diamond Knives, Binkhorst Irrigating Cannula, Binkhorst Hooked Cannula, ...
Rhein Medical Inc. designs, develops and distributes specialized hand-held ophthalmic surgical instruments. Our products include 3-D Bi-Manual phaco blade, Rhein colbri capsulorhexis forceps, tubular more...
Micrins, Inc. | Address: 28438 Ballard Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, USA
www.micrins.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(847)-549-1410
Year Established: 1987
Products: Elevators, Dressing Forceps, Dissectors, Backhaus Towel Forceps, Dilators, Endoscopic Facelift Elevator, ...
Micrins, Inc. provides surgical instruments and equipment for plastic, micro & hand surgery. We offer a complete line of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical instrumentation. We offer products such a more...
www.micrins.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(847)-549-1410
Year Established: 1987
Products: Elevators, Dressing Forceps, Dissectors, Backhaus Towel Forceps, Dilators, Endoscopic Facelift Elevator, ...
Micrins, Inc. provides surgical instruments and equipment for plastic, micro & hand surgery. We offer a complete line of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical instrumentation. We offer products such a more...
Vyaire Medical, Inc. | Address: 26125 North Riverwoods Blvd, Mettawa, Illinois 60045, USA
www.vyaire.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(610)-862-0800
FDA Registration: 2050001 Year Established: 2001 Annual Revenues: USD 50-100 Million Employee Count: ~230 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Speech & Testing Equipment, Impedance Testing Systems, Audiometers & Accessories, Evoked Response Testing Systems, Infant Screening & Testing Units, Otoacoustic Emission Test Equipment, ...
Vyaire Medical, Inc. develops & distributes technology medical devices that are used in respiratory care, neurology, vascular medicine and critical care. Our Infant Flow® SiPAP™ renders bi-l more...
www.vyaire.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(610)-862-0800
FDA Registration: 2050001 Year Established: 2001 Annual Revenues: USD 50-100 Million Employee Count: ~230 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Speech & Testing Equipment, Impedance Testing Systems, Audiometers & Accessories, Evoked Response Testing Systems, Infant Screening & Testing Units, Otoacoustic Emission Test Equipment, ...
Vyaire Medical, Inc. develops & distributes technology medical devices that are used in respiratory care, neurology, vascular medicine and critical care. Our Infant Flow® SiPAP™ renders bi-l more...
Biomet, Inc | Address: PO Box 587, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0587, USA
www.biomet.com/orthopedics | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(574)-267-6639
FDA Registration: 1825034 Year Established: 1977 Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~20 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Drills, Drills Accessories, High Speed Orthopedic Drills, Surgical Drills, Orbital Procedures, Bone Drills, Orthopedics, High Speed Drills System, ...
Biomet, Inc designs and manufactures products for hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, elbow replacement & other small joint replacements. We are an ISO 9001 CE certified company. more...
www.biomet.com/orthopedics | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(574)-267-6639
FDA Registration: 1825034 Year Established: 1977 Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~20 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Drills, Drills Accessories, High Speed Orthopedic Drills, Surgical Drills, Orbital Procedures, Bone Drills, Orthopedics, High Speed Drills System, ...
Biomet, Inc designs and manufactures products for hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, elbow replacement & other small joint replacements. We are an ISO 9001 CE certified company. more...
Zimmer, Inc. | Address: P.O. Box 708 ,1800 West Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0708, USA
www.zimmer.com | Phone: +1-(574)-372-4790, 800-613-6131
FDA Registration: 1822565 Year Established: 1927 Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~7600 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Splints, Synthetic Spacers, Patellar Implants, Femoral Components, Total Shoulder Systems, Aspirators, ...
Zimmer, Inc. manufactures orthopedic products and instruments. We specialize in joint replacement solutions for knee pain & hip pain. We deliver comprehensive spine care solutions for acute and chroni more...
www.zimmer.com | Phone: +1-(574)-372-4790, 800-613-6131
FDA Registration: 1822565 Year Established: 1927 Annual Revenues: > USD 1 Billion Employee Count: ~7600 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Splints, Synthetic Spacers, Patellar Implants, Femoral Components, Total Shoulder Systems, Aspirators, ...
Zimmer, Inc. manufactures orthopedic products and instruments. We specialize in joint replacement solutions for knee pain & hip pain. We deliver comprehensive spine care solutions for acute and chroni more...
Luxtec | Address: 99 Hartwell Street, West Boylston, Maryland 01583, USA
www.luxtec.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(508)-835-9700
Year Established: 1981 Annual Revenues: USD 10-25 Million Employee Count: ~140 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Light Sources, Surgical Headlights, Recording Systems, Headlight Box / Light source, Digital Video Recorders, Recording Devices, ...
Luxtec produces medical illumination systems. We develop lighting and visualization systems for the operating room. Our products include headlights, ultralite, halogen, camera, surgical loupes, monito more...
www.luxtec.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(508)-835-9700
Year Established: 1981 Annual Revenues: USD 10-25 Million Employee Count: ~140 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Light Sources, Surgical Headlights, Recording Systems, Headlight Box / Light source, Digital Video Recorders, Recording Devices, ...
Luxtec produces medical illumination systems. We develop lighting and visualization systems for the operating room. Our products include headlights, ultralite, halogen, camera, surgical loupes, monito more...
Solos Endoscopy,Inc. | Address: 65 Sprague Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02136, USA
www.solosendoscopy.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(617)-360-9700
Products: Scissors, Light Sources, Dissectors, Gastroenterologic Needle Holder (FDA Code: FHQ), Cameras, Recording Devices, ...
Solos Endoscopy develops advanced surgical instruments and diagnostic solutions. We offer products like tympanoplasty & stapes, endoscopic sinus surgery & septorhinoplasty. Our monitors and video cart more...
www.solosendoscopy.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(617)-360-9700
Products: Scissors, Light Sources, Dissectors, Gastroenterologic Needle Holder (FDA Code: FHQ), Cameras, Recording Devices, ...
Solos Endoscopy develops advanced surgical instruments and diagnostic solutions. We offer products like tympanoplasty & stapes, endoscopic sinus surgery & septorhinoplasty. Our monitors and video cart more...
Stryker | Address: 2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002, USA
www.stryker.com/en-us/index.htm | Phone: +1-(269)-385-2600
Products: Saws (FDA Code: HSO), Titanium Plating Systems, Resorbable Plating Systems, Fracture Hardware, Cannulated Screws, Pelvic Plating Systems, ...
Stryker offers a full range of laparoscopic products that meet the performance needed by surgeons. From the uniform image created by our laparoscopes to our StrykeFlow II suction irrigation system, we more...
www.stryker.com/en-us/index.htm | Phone: +1-(269)-385-2600
Products: Saws (FDA Code: HSO), Titanium Plating Systems, Resorbable Plating Systems, Fracture Hardware, Cannulated Screws, Pelvic Plating Systems, ...
Stryker offers a full range of laparoscopic products that meet the performance needed by surgeons. From the uniform image created by our laparoscopes to our StrykeFlow II suction irrigation system, we more...
Scanlan International | Address: One Scanlan Plaza, St. Paul, Minnesota 55107, USA
www.scanlaninternational.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(651)-298-0997, 800-328-9458
FDA Registration: 2126670 Year Established: 1921 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~30 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Clamps, Scissors, Vascular Clamps (FDA Code: DXC), Micro Surgery Instruments, Scissors, Surgical Scissors, Cartilage Scissors, ...
Scanlan International designs and manufactures surgical instrumentation. Our product categories are cardiac/vascular, neurosurgical, single-use products, instrument care and custom design. Our Scanlan more...
www.scanlaninternational.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(651)-298-0997, 800-328-9458
FDA Registration: 2126670 Year Established: 1921 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~30 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Clamps, Scissors, Vascular Clamps (FDA Code: DXC), Micro Surgery Instruments, Scissors, Surgical Scissors, Cartilage Scissors, ...
Scanlan International designs and manufactures surgical instrumentation. Our product categories are cardiac/vascular, neurosurgical, single-use products, instrument care and custom design. Our Scanlan more...
Kmedic | Address: 190 Veterans Drive, Northvale, New Jersey 07647, USA
www.kmedic.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(201)-767-4002
FDA Registration: 3012164475 Year Established: 1986 Annual Revenues: < USD 1 Million Quality: ISO Certified
Products: Curettes, Forceps (FDA Code: HTD), Mallets, Retractors, Scissors, Bone Cutters, ...
Kmedic produces & supply instruments for sutures, ligation, chest drains, surgical, wound closure systems, cardiac surgery and anesthesiology. We are an ISO 9001 certified company. We offer products l more...
www.kmedic.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(201)-767-4002
FDA Registration: 3012164475 Year Established: 1986 Annual Revenues: < USD 1 Million Quality: ISO Certified
Products: Curettes, Forceps (FDA Code: HTD), Mallets, Retractors, Scissors, Bone Cutters, ...
Kmedic produces & supply instruments for sutures, ligation, chest drains, surgical, wound closure systems, cardiac surgery and anesthesiology. We are an ISO 9001 certified company. We offer products l more...
Ethicon, Inc. | Address: P.O. Box 151,Route 22 West, Somerville, New Jersey 08876, USA
www.ethicon.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-888-9234
FDA Registration: 3003702646 Employee Count: ~9000
Products: Absorbable Suture Anchors, Absorbable Surgical Sutures, Absorbable Hemostats Surgicel, 80° Vertical Microscissors, Absorbable Adhesion Barrier (FDA Code: MCN), Absorbable Laparoscopy Suture, ...
Ethicon, Inc. is a global medical device company, which specializes in surgical sutures. Our product portfolio comprises of aesthetic medicine, biosurgicals, hernia solutions, infection control, pelvi more...
www.ethicon.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-888-9234
FDA Registration: 3003702646 Employee Count: ~9000
Products: Absorbable Suture Anchors, Absorbable Surgical Sutures, Absorbable Hemostats Surgicel, 80° Vertical Microscissors, Absorbable Adhesion Barrier (FDA Code: MCN), Absorbable Laparoscopy Suture, ...
Ethicon, Inc. is a global medical device company, which specializes in surgical sutures. Our product portfolio comprises of aesthetic medicine, biosurgicals, hernia solutions, infection control, pelvi more...
Bausch & Lomb | Address: 1400 N. Goodman St., Rochester, New York 14609, USA
www.bausch.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(585)-338-6000, 800-553-5340
FDA Registration: 1920664 Annual Revenues: USD 100-500 Million Employee Count: ~1000 Quality: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, CE Certified
Products: Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses (FDA Code: LPL), Extended Wear Soft Contact Lenses (FDA Code: LPM), Soft Contact Lense Rinsing Solutions, Soft Contact Lens Storage Solutions, Contact Lens Eye Drops, Soft Contact Lenses For Extended Wear, ...
Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of eye health products. Our three broad categories of products are vision more...
www.bausch.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(585)-338-6000, 800-553-5340
FDA Registration: 1920664 Annual Revenues: USD 100-500 Million Employee Count: ~1000 Quality: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, CE Certified
Products: Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses (FDA Code: LPL), Extended Wear Soft Contact Lenses (FDA Code: LPM), Soft Contact Lense Rinsing Solutions, Soft Contact Lens Storage Solutions, Contact Lens Eye Drops, Soft Contact Lenses For Extended Wear, ...
Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of eye health products. Our three broad categories of products are vision more...
Teleflex Medical | Address: PO Box 12600, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA
www.teleflexmedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(919)-544-8000
FDA Registration: 1044475 Annual Revenues: USD 50-100 Million Employee Count: ~380 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Absorbable Sutures (FDA Code: GAK), General Diagnostic Supplies, General Medical Supplies, General Sutures/Needles, Non-Absorbable Sutures (FDA Code: GAO), Suture Needles, ...
Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, is a supplier of medical devices, surgical instruments & disposable medical products. We are a global outsource provider that focuses on medical more...
www.teleflexmedical.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(919)-544-8000
FDA Registration: 1044475 Annual Revenues: USD 50-100 Million Employee Count: ~380 Quality: ISO 9001, CE Certified
Products: Absorbable Sutures (FDA Code: GAK), General Diagnostic Supplies, General Medical Supplies, General Sutures/Needles, Non-Absorbable Sutures (FDA Code: GAO), Suture Needles, ...
Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, is a supplier of medical devices, surgical instruments & disposable medical products. We are a global outsource provider that focuses on medical more...
Aesculap Inc. | Address: 3773 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034, USA
www.aesculapusa.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-258-1946
FDA Registration: 2916714 Year Established: 1977 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~120
Products: Curettes, Drills, Titanium Plating Systems, Suction Tubes, Dural Substitute, Posterior, ...
Aesculap Inc. manufactures surgical instrumentation. Our products include surgical instruments, laparoscopy, endoscopy, neurosurgery, sutrures, surgical quality management, and consulting services. Ou more...
www.aesculapusa.com | Send Inquiry | Phone: +1-(800)-258-1946
FDA Registration: 2916714 Year Established: 1977 Annual Revenues: USD 1-5 Million Employee Count: ~120
Products: Curettes, Drills, Titanium Plating Systems, Suction Tubes, Dural Substitute, Posterior, ...
Aesculap Inc. manufactures surgical instrumentation. Our products include surgical instruments, laparoscopy, endoscopy, neurosurgery, sutrures, surgical quality management, and consulting services. Ou more...
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FDA Code / Regulation: GDJ / 878.4800
A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, blood lancet, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892.
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in 878.9.
