Crafted from high-grade surgical stainless steel, it grips and stabilizes 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm self‑tapping screws during insertion, while protecting soft tissue and enabling precise alignment. The sleeve features internal threads for enhanced engagement with screw heads and a smooth external surface for comfortable handling.
Key Features
- Reusable threaded sleeve for polyaxial spinal screws
- Secures 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm Synthes/DePuy self‑tapping screws
- Internal threading enhances screw engagement
- External surface shields soft tissue and surgeon’s gloves
- Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel
- Fully autoclavable for repeat sterilization
Dimensions
- Overall Length: approx. 2 ¼ in (57 mm)
- Internal Thread Diameter: ~⅛ in (3.5 mm) to 3⁄16 in (4.5 mm) (fits respective screw heads)
- External Diameter: approx. ⅜ in (10 mm)
Synthes is a registered trademark of that corporation.