14 devices · GMDN 62858
A pleuroscopic or mediastinoscopic trocar blade is a rigid surgical tool designed to assist in creating access to the chest cavity. During minimally invasive procedures, the blade is inserted through a cannula to puncture the thoracic wall between the ribs, allowing for the subsequent placement of instruments into the pleural or mediastinal space.
These instruments are designed for multiple uses and must be cleaned and sterilized between procedures. They function specifically as a temporary guide to facilitate cannula entry and are removed immediately after the access point is established. This category excludes devices intended for accessing the pericardium.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.