The Ruggles kerrison rongeurs with the detachable feature have been cleared by the FDA. The design allows for easier cleaning and a special coating helps maintain the instrument’s sharpness.
The extended length kerrison should help address the challenges of patients with increasing body mass index, according to the release.
Read the news release on Integra LifeSciences new spine instruments.
Read related coverage on surgical spine tools:
– FDA Approves Aesculap Cervical and Spine Fusion System
– Eden Spine Receives U.S. Patent for Posterior Spine Surgery System
