209 devices · GMDN 32859
Orthopaedic bone screw starter/notchers are handheld surgical instruments designed to prepare bone for screw placement. They create indentations or enlarge pilot holes to ensure proper screw threading or anchor positioning, improving fixation stability in procedures like joint repairs or fracture stabilization.
These reusable devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments and may require compliance with general medical device safety standards. Classification varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally intended for single-use in specific procedures, though the instruments themselves are designed for repeated use across cases.
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