743 devices · GMDN 35212
Spinal needles are sterile, single-use instruments designed for precise procedures involving the spinal region. They are used clinically to collect cerebrospinal fluid samples, insert spinal guidewires or catheters (such as for shunts), or administer medications like anesthetics or contrast agents directly into the spinal canal or intervertebral disc.
These devices are typically regulated as medical instruments, often requiring compliance with safety and performance standards before market authorization. They are supplied pre-sterilized and intended for one-time use only, with variations in design—such as fenestrated tips or stylet support—to suit specific procedural needs.
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