66 devices · GMDN 63660
A tympanotomy knife, single-use is a hand-held surgical instrument used to make a precise incision in the eardrum during ear, nose, and throat procedures. It is most commonly employed to facilitate the insertion of ventilation tubes in patients with middle ear effusion or chronic otitis media.
As a single-use device, it is intended for one procedure and then discarded, eliminating the need for reprocessing. These instruments are typically supplied sterile and are regulated as medical devices based on their design, materials, and intended use, with classification determined by jurisdictional regulations.
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