17 devices · GMDN 15038
A rib guillotine is a manually operated surgical instrument used to cut through one or more ribs during thoracic surgery, allowing access to the chest cavity. It functions by sliding a blade across the ribs in a transverse direction, typically activated by a squeezing motion on the device's frame.
This device is constructed from high-grade stainless steel and is designed for reuse after proper cleaning and sterilization. It is supplied as a non-powered, manual tool and is regulated as a surgical instrument based on its mechanical function and intended use in operative procedures.
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