Spine Surgery Instruments, Trusted Since 1992
Wiggins Medical has been a leader in spine surgery instruments for over 30 years.
We are headquartered in the United States and serve neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, and hospital sterile processing departments nationwide.
All spine surgery instruments in our catalog operates under an FDA-approved and ISO-certified Quality Management System.
When precision matters and patient outcomes are on the line, surgeons and hospitals around the world turn to Wiggins Medical.
Home of the Original Black Kerrison Rongeur
In 1993, Wiggins Medical introduced something the surgical world had never seen before.
Working out of Opelika, Alabama, we brought the first black-coated Kerrison Rongeur to the United States market.
Before that moment, every spine surgery instrument was stainless steel only.
Our proprietary Physical Vapor Deposition coating permanently changed the standard of care for spine surgery instruments.
What the PVD Coating Does
The Physical Vapor Deposition process bonds a micro-layer of material to the stainless steel at the molecular level, making the instrument more dense and fundamentally superior to uncoated alternatives.
The result is a set of spine surgery instruments that cleans easier between procedures.
Our spine surgery instruments stay sharper longer without the routine sharpening that competing products require.
They also reflect significantly less light in the operating room, reducing glare and improving surgical visibility during critical moments.
Over 30 years later, the Original Black Kerrison Rongeur remains our most iconic product and the benchmark by which other manufacturers measure themselves.
Our Full Range of Spine Surgery Instruments
Wiggins Medical offers the most comprehensive catalog of spine surgery instruments available from any single manufacturer.
Whether you are equipping an OR for the first time or replacing instruments that no longer meet your standard, we have the right product for your technique, your anatomy, and your budget.
Our spine surgery instruments include Kerrison Rongeurs, Pituitary Rongeurs, MIS Spine instruments, and Sterilization Containers, with EBNER surgical scissors and ACE brand bipolar forceps coming soon.
Kerrison Rongeurs
Wiggins Medical offers the broadest range of Kerrison Rongeurs of any company offering spine surgery instruments on the market today.
No other manufacturer provides a more complete selection at this level of quality and consistency.
Spurling Kerrison Rongeur
The Spurling Kerrison is among our most requested spine surgery instruments, featuring a large handle and a 16mm jaw opening designed for surgeon comfort and precise control.
Standard Up biting Kerrison’s
Our standard 40-degree up biting Kerrison’s are the workhorse spine surgery instruments in hospitals and surgery centers nationwide.
Available in a full range of lengths, widths, footplate profiles, and with or without an ejector.
Down Biting Kerrison’s
Available in 40-degree and 90-degree configurations, our down biting spine surgery instruments eliminate the need to dig the handle into your palm to make a difficult backbite.
Both models are available with or without ejectors.
Curved Foraminotomy Kerrison’s
We offer the most complete array of curves specific to your approach and surgical needs.
Available in both thin and ultra-thin footplate options, there is a model for every technique.
These curved spine surgery instruments allow surgeons to reach challenging areas with ease, ensuring safe and effective removal of bone around the nerve root.
Bayonet Kerrison’s
Bayonet Kerrison’s are specialized spine surgery instruments with an extended handle designed to enhance access to deep or challenging anatomical spaces.
Available in straight and up biting configurations with standard, thin, and slight-curve footplate options.
Rotating Shaft Kerrison’s
The rotating shaft design makes this one of our most versatile spine surgery instruments, allowing smooth blade orientation adjustment without disrupting surgical flow.
Endoscopic Kerrison’s
These spine surgery instruments are designed specifically for endoscopic procedures, allowing surgeons to perform precision bone and tissue removal in minimally invasive cases.
Detachable Kerrison’s with Ejector
The detachable ejector mechanism makes these spine surgery instruments exceptionally easy to clean, greatly simplifying the removal of bone chips and tissue after extraction.
Pituitary Rongeurs
Our Pituitary Rongeurs are meticulously engineered spine surgery instruments for disc and soft tissue removal.
They deliver superior tactile feedback and enhanced visibility, giving surgeons the confidence to work efficiently in confined anatomical spaces.
Available in a wide variety of angles and jaw sizes, our pituitary rongeur lineup ensures you always have the right tool for the approach.
Whether you are performing an open lumbar discectomy or a minimally invasive thoracic procedure, our spine surgery instruments are built for that application.
Every pituitary rongeur we offer is backed by our 30-year legacy of reliability and quality.
MIS Spine Surgery Instruments
Minimally invasive techniques demand spine surgery instruments that perform at the highest level in the tightest spaces.
Our MIS Spine line includes specialized suction devices, curved instruments, and rongeurs designed specifically for tubular retractor-based approaches.
These instruments give surgeons the reach, the control, and the reliability they need to deliver exceptional outcomes while minimizing patient trauma and recovery time.
Wiggins Medical continues to develop new MIS spine surgery instruments in direct response to the evolving demands of the spine surgery community.
Sterilization Containers
Effective sterilization is essential to protecting your spine surgery instruments and your patients between every case.
Wiggins Medical Sterilization Containers provide sterile processing departments with a durable, organized, and cost-effective alternative to traditional blue wrap.
Our containers are designed to accommodate a full set of spine surgery instruments and eliminate the risk of wrap tears that compromise sterility.
They reduce packaging waste, streamline turnover between cases, and deliver dependable sterile results without the hassle of manual wrapping.
With blue wrap shortages continuing to affect hospitals nationwide, our sterilization containers offer a long-term solution that protects your team and your patients.
Expanding Our Lineup with EBNER Scissors and ACE Bipolar Forceps
Wiggins Medical is growing its portfolio with two additional trusted instrument brands.
EBNER Surgical Scissors
The EBNER line of surgical scissors brings the same commitment to precision and durability that surgeons expect from our spine surgery instruments to the broader operating room.
EBNER scissors are engineered for clean, reliable cuts and designed to hold their edge significantly longer than commodity instruments.
They are built for surgeons who refuse to accept instrument fatigue as part of their routine.
ACE Brand Bipolar Forceps
The ACE brand of bipolar forceps rounds out our offering with instruments built for the delicate requirements of neurosurgery and spine surgery.
ACE bipolar forceps deliver consistent electrical performance and precise tissue management in every case.
Non-stick coating options are available, reducing tissue adherence and keeping the tips clean throughout the procedure.
Together, EBNER scissors and ACE bipolar forceps complement our spine surgery instruments and position Wiggins Medical as your single trusted source for a wider range of OR instrumentation needs.
Why Surgeons and Hospitals Choose Our Spine Surgery Instruments
Over three decades of supplying spine surgery instruments is not an accident.
It is the result of an unwavering commitment to product quality, honest pricing, and genuine relationships with the surgeons and sterile processing professionals who use our instruments every day.
We travel frequently to Germany to meet with the finest craftsmen, hand-selecting instruments and collaborating on new designs that are unique to Wiggins Medical.
We do not cut corners in manufacturing, and we do not ask our customers to pay for performance that does not exist.
FDA-Approved and ISO-Certified Quality Management
All of our spine surgery instruments are manufactured and distributed under an FDA-approved, ISO-certified Quality Management System.
Every instrument that leaves our facility has been held to internationally recognized standards for design, production, and safety.
Our certifications are not just credentials on a wall.
They are the foundation of the trust that hospitals, surgery centers, and OR managers place in us every time they open a Wiggins Medical instrument.
Premium Quality at a Price That Respects Your Budget
Premium spine surgery instruments should not require a capital equipment budget.
Wiggins Medical instruments are priced to fit within the typical hospital purchasing framework without sacrificing an ounce of performance.
Because our PVD-coated instruments stay sharper longer and require far less routine service than conventional stainless steel instruments, the total cost of ownership is significantly lower over the life of the instrument.
You pay less per procedure, per year, and per case while getting more from every instrument in your set.
More Than 50 Years of Combined Experience
Wiggins Medical has over 50 years of combined experience in the surgical instrument business.
That depth of knowledge shapes every spine surgery instrument decision we make, from material selection to handle geometry to coating process.
It is the reason our instruments feel right the first time a surgeon picks them up and continue to perform years into regular use.
More Than 30 Years of Innovation in Spine Surgery Instruments
Since 1992, Wiggins Medical has been at the forefront of innovation in spine surgery instruments.
We were the first company in the United States to offer proprietary black PVD-coated spine instruments.
We introduced the Original Black Kerrison Rongeur to the market in 1993, a product that redefined expectations for durability, cleanliness, and operating room performance.
In the three decades since, we have continued to expand our product line, refine our manufacturing processes, and deepen our relationships with the spine surgery community.
Keeping Pace with the Evolution of Spine Surgery
The spine surgery landscape has changed enormously since our founding.
Minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic approaches, and new anatomical targets have all reshaped how procedures are performed.
Through every evolution, Wiggins Medical has developed spine surgery instruments tailored to the techniques that modern surgeons rely on.
That continuity of innovation, grounded in over 30 years of real-world experience, is what sets us apart from manufacturers who simply replicate what already exists.
Request a Catalog or Contact Our Team
The best way to experience the Wiggins Medical difference is to see and hold our instruments for yourself.
We invite surgeons, OR managers, and hospital procurement teams to request a product catalog or connect with a representative directly.
Our team brings decades of hands-on knowledge in spine surgery instruments and is ready to help you find the right product for your technique, your facility, and your patients.
Call us at 800.497.0851 or visit our contact page to get started.
Wiggins Medical. Trusted quality since 1992. Home of the Original Black Kerrison Rongeur.