119 devices · GMDN 46724
Ophthalmic surgical instrument handles (manual) are reusable, hand-held tools designed to secure and activate interchangeable tips—such as scissors or forceps—for precise eye surgery. Clinically, they assist in cutting, grasping, or manipulating tissue in the anterior or posterior segment of the eye, enabling delicate procedures like cataract removal or retinal detachment repair.
These devices are typically regulated as reusable surgical instruments, subject to standards ensuring sterility, durability, and compatibility with surgical tips. They are often supplied as part of a modular system, requiring proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance protocols to maintain performance and safety in clinical settings.
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