150 devices · GMDN 37867
A surgical power tool system handpiece is a handheld, rechargeable battery-powered device designed to drive rotary instruments during orthopedic or soft-tissue surgeries. It delivers controlled rotation for tasks like drilling, reaming, or cutting bones, ligaments, or cartilage, and is adaptable to multiple interchangeable endpieces for different procedures.
These devices are typically reusable and regulated as medical instruments, often requiring compliance with safety and performance standards before market entry. They may be classified differently depending on jurisdiction, and their use is governed by surgical practice guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
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