60 devices · GMDN 16787
A skin staple remover, reusable is a hand-held surgical instrument designed to remove skin staples once a wound has healed enough to stay closed on its own. It features blades at the tip that grasp, open, and extract staples and is constructed from metal or synthetic polymer materials for repeated use after proper cleaning and sterilization.
As a reusable device, it is intended for multiple patient uses following appropriate reprocessing in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable healthcare facility protocols. Regulatory requirements for such instruments focus on their design, materials, and cleaning validation, with classification depending on the jurisdiction and intended use.
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