Description
Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch – Designed for Precision in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
In modern spine surgery, precision is everything especially when you’re working through small incisions, a port and limited visual exposure. The Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch, available from ACE and Wiggins Medical, was developed specifically for this environment. Whether you’re performing a minimally invasive foraminotomy, laminotomy, or decompression, this instrument delivers the visibility, access, and accuracy required for a speedy and full recovery.
Available in 5”, 6”, and 7” working lengths, the Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch offers unmatched flexibility to meet your procedural needs. These varying lengths are specifically designed to accommodate the surgical working channel or tubular retractor used in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS). With bite widths ranging from 1 mm to 6 mm, you can tailor your dissection to the patient’s anatomy and the complexity of the case, without compromising control.
What truly sets the Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch apart is its bayonet-style shaft. Unlike traditional Kerrison designs, the bayonet profile offsets the handle from the working tip, which moves your hand out of the direct visual field. This not only improves ergonomics during longer cases but also significantly enhances visualization critical in procedures that rely on microscope or endoscope guidance. This improved line of sight leads to more efficient bone removal, better outcomes, and less operative fatigue.
Both ACE and Wiggins Medical have built upon this design with further customizable options. ACE models are available in 5” and 6” lengths with thin footplates, optimized for navigating tight, delicate anatomy. Wiggins models come in a 7” working length and offer expanded choices including thin or standard footplates, and configurations with ejector, pin ejector, or no ejector at all, depending on your technique and tissue load. These customizations allow you to choose a punch that integrates seamlessly into your workflow.
Additionally, Wiggins offers both a 2 mm and 3 mm slight curve Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch in a 7” working length. These are ideal for procedures like MIS foraminotomies, where access angles are challenging and neural structures must be preserved. The slight curve enhances directional control, making it easier to reach around anatomical corners while maintaining precise bone removal.
Surgeons performing MISS increasingly rely on instruments that are not only smaller and more ergonomic, but that support faster recovery times for patients. The Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch does exactly that. By enabling smaller incisions, reducing muscle disruption, and minimizing collateral tissue damage, these instruments contribute directly to less postoperative pain, lower risk of infection, and quicker rehabilitation.
Whether you are working through a tubular retractor, performing endoscopic-assisted surgery, or using a microscope for visualization, the Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punch provides the precision, visibility, and access needed to perform with confidence. Its thoughtfully engineered design reflects the evolving needs of spine specialists who demand instruments that keep up with both advancing technology and refined surgical technique.
At ACE Medical and Wiggins Medical, we understand that no two surgeries or surgeons are the same. That’s why our Bayonet Kerrison lineup offers so many options: different lengths, footplate profiles, ejector styles, and curved configurations. Every detail is crafted to support efficient, minimally invasive procedures without sacrificing the durability and sharpness that spine surgeons depend on.
Scroll down to explore the full collection of Bayonet Kerrison Bone Punches. Review photos, compare configurations, and find the model that’s optimized for your technique and your patients. Because when it comes to precision in MIS spine surgery, the right Kerrison isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.
