Kogent Surgical

Kogent Surgical, founded in 2010, is a medical device manufacturer specializing in instruments for electrosurgery, microsurgery, and surgical site illumination. The company was established by Gregg D. Scheller, an entrepreneur with a background in co-inventing the Spetzler/Malis™ forceps and developing other innovative microsurgery products. Scheller previously grew his third medical device startup, Synergetics, to a NASDAQ-listed company.

Kogent Surgical develops, produces, and distributes a range of disposable and reusable instruments used in neurosurgery, including non-stick bipolar forceps, lighted suction tubes, scissors, and titanium micro-instruments. These products are designed to provide surgeons with precise and reliable tools for delicate procedures, such as operating in narrow or deep surgical corridors. The company’s product line features items like the KOGENT MTLawton® disposable bipolar forceps, which are made from a copper-base alloy for improved thermal conduction to reduce tissue adhesion during cauterization. Other offerings include aluminum disposable bipolar forceps and Spetzler™ Lighted Suction Tubes.

The firm primarily serves neurosurgeons and hospitals, selling its products directly and through distributors. On April 19, 2022, Kogent Surgical was acquired by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, a global medical technology company. This acquisition was a strategic move for Carl Zeiss Meditec to enhance its surgical solution offerings and add a source of recurring revenue. Kogent Surgical now operates as a subsidiary, with its portfolio integrated into the ZEISS Medical Technology segment.

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