Insert Drill Sleeve

Description

Insert Drill Sleeve

The insert drill sleeve fits inside a larger guide or hole to center a smaller drill. It is a common step in lag screw technique.

How it works

The outer diameter matches the first, larger hole. Meanwhile, the inner bore matches the smaller drill. As a result, the second hole lines up exactly with the first.

Three sizes

Choose 2.7 / 2.0, 3.5 / 2.5 or 4.5 / 3.2 mm. Besides, each pair matches a common screw system. Moreover, the first number is the outer size, and the second the drill size.

Who uses an insert drill sleeve

Trauma surgeons use it when placing lag screws. It also helps in small fragment and hand surgery. Scrub staff keep sleeves with their matching drills.

Lag screw sequence

Drill the gliding hole first. Then slide the insert sleeve into it and drill the thread hole. The holes stay perfectly aligned.

Choosing sizes

Match the sleeve to your screw size. Consequently, a 3.5 mm screw usually pairs with the 3.5 / 2.5 mm sleeve. Check your system to be sure.

Insert drill sleeve sizes

• Outer 2.7 mm, drill 2.0 mm
• 3.5 mm outer with a 2.5 mm bore
• For 4.5 mm holes, a 3.2 mm drill
• Ships non-sterile

Care

Rinse each sleeve under running water while working a thin brush through the bore. After drying, sort them by size. Discard any sleeve with a burred end.

Before you check out

Before dispatch, a colleague in Atlanta handles every drill sleeve by eye. Buyers get three years against manufacturing defects on each drill sleeve on every unit. For a primer on steels for surgery, see ASTM F899. Other options wait in the orthopedic department. For payment questions, check the customer FAQ. For another approach, view our double drill guide. Looking for a bulk price? Send us a note today. A spare drill sleeve in stores helps on busy days.

Clinical use by professionals. Dispatch details show on the delivery policy. Listing photos can differ by option. Note that the steel holds nickel; open the cleaning guide for details.