Medical devices and technologies are instrument, devices, appliances, software, reagent for in vitro use, implant, or material for prevention, monitoring and treatment of diseases.
In clinical practice, spinal needle is an important tool used in spinal anesthesia and pain management and for diagnostic lumbar punctures. The spinal needle is a sharp, beveled tip, thin hollow needle used to access and inject anesthetic agents into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) directly. Regional anesthesia require needle and make use of specific part … Read more
Endotracheal tube is used in clinical setting to provide oxygen and inhaled gases to the lungs, and protect against contaminants like blood, gastric contents. An endotracheal tube is a large-boreflexible plastic tube placed through the patient’s nose or mouth into the upper part of the trachea above the carina by the way to the voice-box … Read more
Silk suture is a sterile non-absorbable surgical suture made of organic protein called fibroin. The organic protein, fibroin, is derived from domesticated silkworm species Bombyx mori of the family Bombycidae. The sutures are processed to remove the naturally-occurring sericin waxes and gums. The braided silk suture is coated with silicone or wax. The manufacturing process … Read more
Nylon suture also called polyamide suture, is a sterile synthetic non-absorbable suture, with high tensile strength. It can be microfilament (Ethilon, Dermlon, Daclon) or multifilament (Nuralon). It is easily pliable, smooth, and soft. Nylon gives excellent knot security and are easily removed without tissue resistance. They are also resistant to infection. Nylon is composed of … Read more
Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is the most widely used braided synthetic absorbable suture. The sterile suture was manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a medtech subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. It is composed of a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. The sutures are coated with a mixture of equal parts of copolymer of glycolide and … Read more
Bone wax suture is a sterile hemostatic agent made of mostly beeswax, isopropyl palmitate, a wax softening agent, and a stabilizing agent such as almond oils or sterilized salicylic acid. It is used to control bleeding of disrupted bone surfaces. The action is not biochemical, rather it acts as an impenetrable mechanical barrier (tamponade) to … Read more
Surgicel, an absorbable hemostat, is a sterile absorbable knitted fabric that is produced through a controlled oxidation of regenerated cellulose. The fabric material is strong, and does not fray when cut and used for suturing. It has a white color with a pale yellow cast and a faint, caramel-like aroma. Though, it can discolor slightly … Read more
Redivac drain, a type of surgical drain, is a thin plastic (PVC) tube placed in the space (cavity) created during the removal of tissue following a surgery. It helps to remove fluid from the body after a surgery. Redivac drain is a high negative pressure drain, and can drain a large volume of fluid. There … Read more
The National Drug Authority (NDA) regulates the medical device industry in Uganda. This includes the importation, manufacturing, export and supply of medical devices. They also classify medical devices into Class A (lowest class), Class B, Class C and Class D (highest class). Uganda imports 80% of all medicines and medical supplies. Medical equipment suppliers in … Read more
A blood lancet, also called the lancet devices, lancer, or fingerstick device, is a small handheld medical instrument used for capillary blood sampling from the skin areas like fingertips, ear lobes, or heel. It is used for routine diagnostic tests such as glucose test, hemoglobin test, cholesterol testing and other blood test and normal blood … Read more