Ferris-Smith-Kerrison Punch Forceps Shaft

Description

Ferris-Smith-Kerrison Punch Forceps Shaft

The Ferris-Smith-Kerrison punch is a long, 180 mm shaft punch for spinal decompression. It removes bone edges in small, square bites.

Long shaft for depth

A 180 mm shaft reaches deep lumbar levels. Therefore the surgeon can work through a deep wound. The handle stays outside the field.

Four options

Choose a 3 x 3 mm or 5 x 5 mm bite. Besides, each comes upward or downward. As a result, you can match the bite to the direction of the bone edge.

Who uses the Ferris-Smith-Kerrison punch

Lumbar spine surgeons use it for laminectomy and foraminotomy. Also, neurosurgeons use it in decompressions. It suits revision spine work.

Upward or downward

Upward bites remove bone above the footplate. Meanwhile, downward bites suit bone below. Moreover, many sets carry both directions.

Square bites

A square bite leaves a neat, straight edge. Consequently, the opening grows in a predictable way. That helps when planning how much bone to remove.

Ferris-Smith-Kerrison punch options

• 180 mm shaft
• 3 x 3 mm, upward or downward
• 5 x 5 mm, upward or downward
• Ships non-sterile

Long punch care

Flush the full length of the slide, not just the tip. Dry it, then lubricate the moving parts. Test the cutting action before sterilization.

Why we protect the punch

Someone at our Atlanta base assesses the Ferris-Smith-Kerrison pattern in person before it ships. Our after-sale cover for each punch lasts three years against manufacturing defects without a fee. We also help with sizing for repeat orders. A spare punch in stores saves a cancelled case. To learn about instrument steels, see ASTM F899. To round out the tray, consider the Kerrison punch. Extra tools wait in our orthopedic instrument list. Our customer FAQ explains delivery and returns.

Clinical use by professionals. Dispatch details show on our shipping policy. The reprocessing guide describes image variation as well as nickel in surgical steel.