Device Explorer · FDA GUDID · GMDN 46549

Eye spud/needle

A hand-held manual ophthalmic surgical instrument intended to be used to remove a foreign body/object embedded in or adhering to the surface of the eye globe. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel, and designed with a fine handle in the centre of

US‑registered devices126in commercial distribution
Companies15labelers on GUDID
Single‑use0%of device records
Sterile0%labelled sterile
Prescription81%Rx‑only share
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Share of device records

Sontec Instruments, Inc.3427%
Hnm Stainless, Llc.1713%
Avalign Technologies, Inc.1713%
Integra Lifesciences Production Corporation1713%
Medicon Eg. Chirurgiemechaniker-Genossenschaft1210%
Teleflex Incorporated97%
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated54%
Med Saver, Inc.43%

Top labelers

CompanyDevicesShare
Sontec Instruments, Inc.3427%
Hnm Stainless, Llc.1713%
Avalign Technologies, Inc.1713%
Integra Lifesciences Production Corporation1713%
Medicon Eg. Chirurgiemechaniker-Genossenschaft1210%
Teleflex Incorporated97%
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated54%
Med Saver, Inc.43%
Gsource Llc32%
The Hilsinger Company Parent, Llc22%
American Medicals22%
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments Corporation11%

Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 15 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.

Brand names on the register (sample)

MediconHNM MEDICALASSIgSourceRumexAdler Instrument CompanyBausch + LombV. MuellerMSI Precision Specialty InstrumentsClaw ChopperLasik Sweep and HookChopper RotatorSideport Nucleus ManipulatorPHACO NUCLEUS CHOPPERSIEBEL PHACO CHOPPER/TRIDENT NEUCLEUS SPLITTERTRIDENT SPLITTER

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FDA product codes

CodeNameDevices
HNASpud, ophthalmic50
KBRNEEDLE, TONSIL SUTURING17
HNNKnife, ophthalmic15
MDMInstrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use11
HCDCannula, Ventricular8
HNASpud, Ophthalmic8

GMDN & GCC registration

  • GMDN code 46549 · non‑implantable
  • Single‑use 0% · sterile 0% · Rx‑only 81% · OTC 0%
  • UAE: MOHAP / DoH medical device registration and an authorised representative are required; Saudi: SFDA MDMA. We check status on request.

Size attributes recorded

Length (Millimeter) · 4Width (Millimeter) · 3Length (Centimeter) · 2

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No closely related category with 50+ devices.

How many eye spud/needle products are registered in the US?

126 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Eye spud/needle", from 15 companies. The largest labeler is Sontec Instruments, Inc. with 27% of records.

Which FDA product codes apply?

HNA (Spud, ophthalmic), KBR (NEEDLE, TONSIL SUTURING), HNN (Knife, ophthalmic), MDM (Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use)

Is this the same as UAE/GCC registration?

No. GUDID is the US register. For the UAE (MOHAP/DoH) and Saudi (SFDA/MDMA) a separate registration and a local authorised representative are required; Consulting Wallah can check the status and connect you with registered suppliers.

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Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.

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