Integra LifeSciences launches new line of Ruggles kerrison rongeurs for neuro and spine surgeries

Sep 15 2010

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) announced the introduction of a new line of extended length and "detachable" Ruggles™kerrison rongeurs, which are key instruments used in a variety of neuro and spine surgeries.

The Ruggles™ kerrison rongeurs with a detachable feature received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The new feature allows for easier cleaning, and special coatings help preserve the instrument's sharpness.

Integra is also introducing an extended length kerrison to address the challenges of patients with increasing body mass index.  With both detachable and extended length kerrison rongeurs, Integra expands what is already the broadest neuro instrument portfolio in the industry.

"These additions to our neuro/spine portfolio will limit the uncertainty of our customers, by making cleaning simpler and helping to ensure that they have the right instruments for each surgical procedure," said Dan Reuvers, President, Integra Surgical. 

Integra Surgical is a leading provider of surgical instruments used in general surgery, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery and most other surgical modalities.  The company also produces JARIT® general instruments, Omni-Tract® family of retractor systems and LUXTEC® illumination products.  Please visit www.integrasurgical.com for more information.