41 devices · GMDN 43538
Distraction implant adjustment remote controls are handheld, battery-powered devices designed to remotely adjust the length of internal fixation hardware—such as distraction plates, nails, or spinal rods—without surgery. Clinically, they enable gradual lengthening of bones or correction of spinal deformities by applying controlled, precise adjustments to implanted devices, often used in orthopedic and spinal surgery recovery.
These devices are typically regulated as medical technology under strict safety and performance standards, often requiring pre-market approval or clearance depending on jurisdiction. They are generally supplied as part of a system with the corresponding implant, with regulatory classification varying by country and intended use, such as bone lengthening or spinal correction.
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