53 devices · GMDN 16520
Tonsil scissors are reusable surgical instruments designed specifically for cutting tonsil tissue during ENT procedures. Their pivoting blades create a shearing action, allowing precise excision while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue, and are often equipped with rounded tips to enhance safety.
These devices are typically classified as surgical tools and regulated under medical device standards, with requirements varying by jurisdiction. They are commonly supplied sterile or as reusable instruments requiring proper cleaning and sterilization between uses, depending on local regulations.
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