Ferris Smith Kerrison Punch up 1mm 18cm 40

Clinical Application

This up-biting Ferris-Smith Kerrison punch is designed for precise removal of small bone and ligamentous tissue in spinal and cranial microsurgery. The 1 mm bite provides controlled, incremental resection for procedures such as laminotomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, and targeted decompression around neural elements. The up orientation of the cutting tip facilitates removal of tissue when working from a posterior or inferior approach and when working beneath overhanging bone or ligament.

Design & Configuration

The instrument features a long, slender shaft (18 cm) to reach deep operative corridors while keeping the surgeon’s hands away from the field. The Ferris‑Smith pattern is optimized for tactile feedback and precise bite control; the up-biting distal jaw engages and elevates tissue on the upward stroke, which is advantageous for undercutting bone and removing ligamentum flavum without excessive retraction. Ring handles provide familiar manual control and allow fine modulation of bite force and jaw closure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Kerrison punch
• Pattern / model: Ferris-Smith
• Configuration: up-biting
• Length or size: 18 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: 1 mm bite
• Typical surgical use: targeted bone and ligament removal in spinal and neurosurgery
• Reusable

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel with precision-milled jaws to deliver consistent, clean bites. The robust, heat-treated construction supports repeated reprocessing and sterilization cycles typical in hospital and ASC settings. The instrument’s hinge and cutting surfaces are finished for smooth actuation and reliable long-term performance.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy