Neutral Drill Guide

Description

Neutral Drill Guide

The neutral drill guide places the drill hole in the center of a compression plate hole. As a result, the screw goes in without adding compression across the fracture.

Neutral versus load

Compression plates have sloped holes. If you drill off-center, tightening the screw slides the plate and compresses the fracture. By contrast, a neutral guide centers the hole, so the screw just holds.

Five versions

Choose 2.0, 2.7, 3.5 or 4.5 mm to match your plate system. In addition, there is a 4.5 mm version 60 mm long. Also, that longer version suits thicker soft-tissue cover.

Who uses a neutral drill guide

Trauma surgeons use it during plate fixation when compression is not wanted. For example, it suits the second screw on the far side of a fracture. Scrub staff keep it beside the load guide.

Seating the guide

Press the guide firmly into the plate hole before drilling. Then keep it steady while the bit passes. Movement here can shift the hole off center.

Matching the plate

Guides must match the plate hole size. Consequently, check your plate system before ordering. In addition, we can help confirm fit.

Neutral drill guide versions

• 2.0 mm, 2.7 mm
• 3.5 mm, 4.5 mm
• 4.5 mm, 60 mm long
• Supplied non-sterile

Care

Push a fine brush through each bore and rinse well. Dry the guide fully. Check the plate-seating tip for wear or burrs.

Our pledge behind each drill guide

Ahead of packing, our Atlanta inspector looks over the drill guide piece by piece. Our standing warranty for the drill guide lasts three years against manufacturing defects in all cases. Steel for surgical tools has a dedicated standard, namely ASTM F899. Tour the full orthopedic line for more. Most clinics order a spare drill guide to cover reprocessing time. For another approach, consider the universal drill guide. We readily check stock for new trays. With a general query, consult our customer FAQ.

Intended for professional buyers. Our care and sterilization guide describes why photos vary plus nickel in the steel. Returns go by our returns terms.