297 devices · GMDN 17675
Vessel approximators are reusable surgical instruments designed to hold torn or cut sections of a blood vessel together during repair procedures. Clinically, they help surgeons align vessel ends precisely, facilitating reattachment and ensuring proper vascular continuity before permanent closure.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical tools, often requiring compliance with general medical device safety standards. They are commonly supplied as part of a paired set and may be classified differently depending on jurisdiction, but their reusable nature is a key characteristic.
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