3,744 devices · GMDN 36167
Orthopaedic broaches are reusable surgical tools used during joint replacement procedures to precisely shape and prepare bone cavities. Their tapered, serrated design allows surgeons to gradually enlarge holes in bone, ensuring a secure fit for prosthetic components like stems or shafts in hips or knees.
These devices are typically regulated as surgical instruments, often requiring compliance with general medical device safety standards. They are commonly supplied as part of orthopaedic implant systems and may be classified differently depending on jurisdiction and intended use.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.