Description
The Stryker 703553 bone tap is an orthopedic thread-cutting instrument used to prepare bone for screw insertion.
The threaded tip is designed to:
- Cut internal threads into pre-drilled bone holes
- Allow easier and more accurate screw placement
- Reduce insertion torque and prevent bone damage
This instrument is used after drilling and before screw insertion in many orthopedic procedures.
Unlike screws:
- It cuts threads, not just occupies them
Unlike drills: - It does not remove large amounts of material, only shapes the internal thread
Key Features
- Threaded cutting tip for forming internal bone threads
- Long ~11-inch shaft for deep access
- Rigid, non-moving design
- Designed for manual use or driver attachment
- Used in orthopedic fixation procedures
- Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel
- Reusable and autoclavable
Dimensions
- Overall Length: ~11 in (279 mm)
- Tip Type: Threaded (tap design)
Stryker is a registered trademark of that corporation.