53 devices · GMDN 33452
A tonsil dissector is a hand-held surgical instrument used by ENT surgeons to separate and remove tonsil tissue during procedures such as tonsillectomy. It typically features a spoon-shaped, rounded, or angled working end made of high-grade stainless steel and may be single- or double-ended with various tip configurations including pointed, blunt, sharp, or serrated designs.
As a reusable device, it is intended for multiple uses after proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in accordance with manufacturer instructions and healthcare facility protocols. Regulatory oversight focuses on its design, materials, and reprocessing validation to ensure safety and effectiveness for repeated clinical use.
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