Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation has announced the launch of the CUSA ShearTip(TM) for its CUSA EXcel(R) Ultrasonic Surgical Tissue Ablation platform that includes the CUSA EXcel(R) and the CUSA EXcel(R)+ systems. The CUSA ShearTip(TM) has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CE Mark Certification in the European Union. The new tip design will expand the use of the CUSA EXcel(R) platform in neurosurgical applications and beyond.