Product Overview
This low-profile protector paddle shields delicate anatomical structures during open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and osteotomy procedures. Featuring an expansive 85mm outside diameter, broad paddle face, and a precise 18mm inside diameter working aperture, it quickly intercepts rotating drill flutes or taps. The compact handle assembly keeps the surgeon's hands safely clear of the active site while maintaining robust hardware alignment.
Key Features:
• Wide 85mm paddle face protecting neurovascular tissue from rotating hardware
• Central 18mm inside aperture providing clean clearance for surgical drill bits
• Balanced 5 1/2" handle optimizing visibility and control in narrow fields
• Forged from German stainless steel, making it fully reusable after sterilization
Uses & Applications:
• Shielding adjacent muscle bellies and nerves during long-bone fracture repairs
• Preventing thermal or mechanical tissue injury during deep drilling phases
• Retracting local soft tissues to maintain a clear osseous field of view
Optimize your structural joint workflows with the highly adaptable Soft Tissue Protector Paddle 5 1/2" today!
