Tap Sleeve For Large Cannulated Screws

Description

Tap Sleeve For Large Cannulated Screws

This cannulated screw tap sleeve guides the tap during large cannulated screw insertion. It protects soft tissue while the tap runs over the guide wire.

Cannulated screws

Cannulated screws are hollow and slide over a guide wire. Therefore every step, including tapping, follows the wire. The sleeve keeps that path protected.

Size

The sleeve is listed at 4.5 mm. In addition, it suits large cannulated screw systems. Check your system before ordering.

Who uses a cannulated screw tap sleeve

Trauma surgeons use it in hip, ankle and other cannulated screw fixation. Also, foot surgeons use it in fusions. Scrub staff keep it in the cannulated set.

Tapping over a wire

Watch the guide wire on imaging while tapping. If it advances, stop and correct. Then finish tapping to the planned depth.

A protective channel

Without a sleeve, the tap can catch soft tissue. Consequently, a sleeve improves safety. It also helps keep the tap straight.

Cannulated screw tap sleeve details

• 4.5 mm sleeve
• For large cannulated screw systems
• Protects soft tissue
• Ships non-sterile

Care

Clean the bore with a long brush. Dry fully. Check the tip for wear.

Order info

The after-sale cover for every tap sleeve lasts three years against manufacturing defects from delivery. Before dispatch, our Atlanta team inspects every tap sleeve unhurriedly. For a matching piece, add our tissue protector sleeve. Further items wait in our orthopedic collection. We also advise on choices on request. The help page walks through the ordering steps. Instrument stainless steel has a written standard, which is ASTM F899. A spare tap sleeve in the sterile store avoids delays.

Licensed buyers only. See our delivery page for delivery windows. Page images may show a sibling size. Also, surgical steel has nickel in it; use our cleaning guide.