Drill Guide

Description

Drill Guide

The pointed drill guide has a sharp tip that grips the bone. It stops the drill bit from skidding on rounded or sloped surfaces.

Why a pointed tip

A drill bit can slide off curved bone before it bites. Therefore a pointed guide anchors itself first. As a result, the hole starts exactly where intended.

Typical uses

Surgeons use it when drilling freehand, outside a plate hole. It also helps on oblique surfaces and near fracture lines. Lag screw placement benefits often.

Who uses a pointed drill guide

Freehand lag screws are its classic use. In addition, it helps on the curved surfaces of the malleoli and the clavicle. General fracture trays carry it.

Technique

Press the tip firmly onto the bone. Then drill through the guide with steady pressure. Keep the guide still until the bit is well engaged.

Size

The listing does not give a bore size. Consequently, please ask us which drill sizes it accepts. We will confirm before you order.

Pointed drill guide details

• Pointed tip that grips bone
• Prevents drill skidding
• Bore size confirmed on request
• Ships non-sterile

Care

Clean the bore and tip after use. Dry fully. Check the point for dulling.

Delivery info

Before it ships, our Atlanta inspector goes over each drill guide closely. We stand behind each drill guide for three years against manufacturing defects by default. Related pieces are in the orthopedic collection. A backup drill guide in stores saves a cancelled case. For a summary of surgical alloys, see ASTM F899. For another approach, browse our drill guide with inserts. Our FAQ page deals with payment questions. We gladly help with sizing on request.

For professional use only. Read our shipping terms for delivery windows. Product images are illustrative. Note that the metal contains nickel; read the reprocessing guide for details.