Ferris-Smith-Kerrison Punch down 3mm, 18cm

Clinical Application

This down-biting Kerrison punch is intended for precise removal of small bone and ligamentous tissue in confined surgical corridors. The 3 mm bite size enables controlled nibbling of lamina, facet osteophytes, and ligamentum flavum during laminectomy, laminotomy, foraminotomy, microdiscectomy, and select ENT procedures. The instrument’s geometry supports work through microscopic and tubular exposures where incremental, tactile bone resection is required.

Design & Configuration

The down-biting (inferior-facing) jaw allows the cutting edge to engage bone beneath a superior lip or within a narrow window, providing access beneath overhanging structures without excessive retraction. The 18 cm overall length balances reach to deeper operative fields with surgeon control at the handles, and the 3 mm bite promotes precise, low-volume tissue removal to reduce collateral bone loss while facilitating gradual decompression.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: Ferris-Smith-Kerrison, down-biting configuration
• Bite size: 3 mm
• Overall length: 18 cm
• Intended use: bone and ligament removal in spinal, neurosurgical, and ENT procedures
• Reusable surgical instrument

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for longevity under repeated sterilization cycles. The construction provides the rigidity required for bone cutting while maintaining the fine edge geometry necessary for precise, incremental tissue removal. The instrument is reusable and suitable for standard decontamination and sterilization protocols.

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