Arthrex
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release system
- What they make for this
- Camera-guided instruments for endoscopic release.
Sources: Company site
Explore surgeries / Carpal Tunnel Release Explained
Carpal Tunnel Release: understanding your device and technique options
Carpal tunnel release doesn't leave an implant behind. Open release uses standard surgical instruments. Endoscopic and ultrasound-guided release use specialized single-use devices or camera systems from a handful of companies. Listed alphabetically.
The surgeon's experience with a technique matters far more than the device.
Listing a company or product is not an endorsement, and no company pays to be listed. This list may be incomplete. Compiled November 2026 from FDA records, company pages and trade press.
Integra LifeSciences (MicroAire)
SmartRelease endoscopic system
- What they make for this
- A single-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release system.
Sources: Company site
Sonex Health
UltraGuideCTR
- What they make for this
- A device for ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release through a very small incision, often done in the office under local anesthetic.
- Evidence note
- Company-sponsored registry data show good results. Randomized trials so far are small.
Sources: Company site · Healio on registry results
Stryker
Hand surgery instruments
- What they make for this
- Instruments and systems used in hand surgery.
Sources: Company site