1,693 devices · GMDN 32312
A surgical mallet is a hand-held tool used in operating rooms to deliver controlled force during procedures. Clinically, it helps drive surgical instruments like chisels or drivers deeper into tissue or bone, aiding in precise cuts, implant placement, or bone shaping during surgeries or autopsies.
These devices are typically reusable and regulated as surgical instruments, often requiring compliance with general medical device safety standards. They may vary in material—metal, rubber, or synthetic—and design, but all must meet durability and sterility requirements for surgical use.
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