Ferris Smith Kerrison Punch up 6mm 18cm 40

Clinical Application

This up-biting Kerrison is designed for controlled removal of small bone and ligamentous tissue during spinal and cranial procedures. The upward-directed bite is especially useful in posterior decompression procedures—laminotomy, foraminotomy and focal bone resection—where working beneath an overhanging edge or superior lamina requires a superiorly directed cutting action. The 6 mm bite allows incremental, precise tissue removal to minimize collateral soft-tissue trauma and help preserve bony landmarks.

Design & Configuration

The Ferris-Smith up-biting geometry positions the jaw so that each squeeze produces a superior-directed bite, which improves access beneath ledges and undercuts commonly encountered in posterior spinal corridors. At 18 cm overall length, the instrument balances reach into deeper operative fields with tactile control at the handle, supporting precise, single-handed control for serial bites. The 6 mm bite size provides a predictable working volume per bite, facilitating controlled bone removal in narrow exposures.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Ferris-Smith up-biting Kerrison punch
• Bite width: 6 mm
• Overall length: 18 cm
• Intended use: bone and soft-tissue removal in spinal and neurosurgical procedures
• Construction: surgical-grade stainless steel, reusable

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. Designed for repeated use and standard sterilization workflows common to operating rooms and procedure suites.

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