Device Explorer · FDA GUDID · GMDN 35138

Meniscus knife

A surgical instrument designed to apply pressure to and/or cut the crescent-shaped disk of fibrocartilage that borders and partly covers the articulating surfaces of the tibia and femur at the knee (meniscus). At the proximal end is a handle, sometimes T-shape

US‑registered devices169in commercial distribution
Companies16labelers on GUDID
Single‑use3%of device records
Sterile2%labelled sterile
Prescription76%Rx‑only share
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Share of device records

Smith & Nephew, Inc.9053%
Surgipros, Llc2213%
Sontec Instruments, Inc.95%
Karl Storz Gmbh & Co. Kg74%
Gsource Llc64%
Medicon Eg. Chirurgiemechaniker-Genossenschaft53%
Med Saver, Inc.53%
Sklar Corporation53%

Top labelers

CompanyDevicesShare
Smith & Nephew, Inc.9053%
Surgipros, Llc2213%
Sontec Instruments, Inc.95%
Karl Storz Gmbh & Co. Kg74%
Gsource Llc64%
Medicon Eg. Chirurgiemechaniker-Genossenschaft53%
Med Saver, Inc.53%
Sklar Corporation53%
Novo Surgical, Inc.42%
Sopro-Comeg Gmbh32%
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.32%
Teleflex Incorporated32%

Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 16 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.

Brand names on the register (sample)

Arthroscopy hand instrumentsn.a.MediconSTINGRAYACUFEXNADUCKLINGKNIFESymmetry SmillieN/ANovo Surgical Inc.gSourceSURGIPROSMSI Precision Specialty InstrumentsSmillie Meniscus KnifePiermattei Smillie Meniscotome

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FDA product codes

CodeNameDevices
NBHACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC140
HTSKNIFE, ORTHOPEDIC27
NBHAccessories, Arthroscopic22
HRXARTHROSCOPE16
EMFKNIFE, SURGICAL7
HTSKnife, Orthopedic6

GMDN & GCC registration

  • GMDN code 35138 · non‑implantable
  • Single‑use 3% · sterile 2% · Rx‑only 76% · 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 (Inch) · 11Length (Centimeter) · 3

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How many meniscus knife products are registered in the US?

169 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Meniscus knife", from 16 companies. The largest labeler is Smith & Nephew, Inc. with 53% of records.

Which FDA product codes apply?

NBH (ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC), HTS (KNIFE, ORTHOPEDIC), NBH (Accessories, Arthroscopic), HRX (ARTHROSCOPE)

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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