Medical device developed by a Halifax doctor appears on episode of ‘The Pitt’
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HALIFAX – A medical device developed by a Halifax-area doctor was featured on an episode of American TV drama “The Pitt” on HBO Max.
The device, called Ring Rescue, helps remove rings that get stuck on fingers.
It was developed by two Halifax mechanical engineers and a physician from Dartmouth General Hospital.
The product’s website says fingers can swell for many reasons and the tool can safely and effectively remove rings.
Premier Tim Houston congratulated Dr. Kevin Spencer and his team in a post on social media this week ahead of the episode that aired on Thursday.
Houston shared a picture of Spencer and actor Noah Wyle, who plays Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on the medical show, demonstrating how the device works.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2025.