Adson Bone Drills, Reamers

Description

Adson Bone Drills, Reamers

The Adson bone drill is a hand instrument for boring into bone and then widening the opening. Neurosurgeons reach for it when a small, controlled hole matters more than speed.

Why a hand drill still earns a place

Powered drills do most bone work today. However, a manual drill gives the surgeon direct feel through the fingers. As a result, many teams keep one on the cranial tray as a backup or for delicate finishing.

One 15 cm pattern

We stock this Adson bone drill in a single 15 cm length. That size sits comfortably in the hand and keeps the working end close to the fingers. For exact tip dimensions, write to us first; we can gauge a drill from stock.

Drilling and reaming in practice

First, the surgeon starts a small hole with steady, twisting pressure. Then the reaming action opens that hole a little wider. For instance, a team might enlarge a starter hole before passing a guide or another instrument through it.

Building a cranial opening set

This drill works alongside punches, rongeurs and elevators rather than replacing them. So, think about which instrument follows it on your tray. Many buyers add a periosteal elevator to clear tissue first and a punch to extend the opening afterward.

Caring for your Adson bone drill

Bone dust packs into the working end quickly, so rinse it right after the case. Next, scrub the flutes with a small nylon brush under running water. Finally, dry every surface before you pack and sterilize the drill.

Adson bone drill specifications

• Hand-operated Adson drill and reamer for bone
• Overall length: 15 cm
• Material: stainless steel

How we handle your order

A three-year warranty covers this drill against faults in workmanship. Also, before boxing, one of us in Atlanta turns the drill over by hand and looks for flaws. Questions about lead times or invoicing? The frequently asked questions deal with the usual ones. We point to ASTM F899 because that document describes the steels suited to surgical instruments. To extend a drilled opening, take a look at the Cone cranial punch. Meanwhile, the rest of our spinal and cranial tools sit in the neurosurgery instrument catalog.

Sold for professional use only. See the care and sterilization notes for how product photos relate to your item and why stainless steel contains nickel; the delivery information page covers transit times.