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Surgery Surgical Medical Devices

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Surgery Surgical Medical Devices

Types of Surgical Medical Devices 1. Cutting and dissecting devices: These devices are used to cut and dissect tissue during surgical procedures. Examples include scalpels, scissors, and biopsy punches. 2. Grasper: A device used to grasp tissues and organs during surgery. Examples include forceps, clips, and retractors. 3. Hemostatic devices: These devices are used to stop bleeding during surgery. Examples include hemostats, ligatures, and electrocautery devices. 4. Suture and Stapling Devices: These devices are used to close incisions and wounds during surgery. Examples include sutures, staples, and surgical adhesives. 5. Implantable devices: These are devices designed to be implanted in the body to replace or support damaged or diseased tissue or organs. Examples include pacemakers, artificial joints and stents. 6. Diagnostic equipment: These are used to diagnose medical conditions during surgery. Examples include endoscopic, laparoscopic, and ultrasound equipment. 7. Monitoring…