Richards 11-0120 Universal Surgical Driver 9-1/2"

Richards Universal Surgical Driver | 9.5" Overall Length | 11-0120 | Reusable

The Richards 11-0120 is a high-utility manual orthopedic instrument designed for the controlled insertion and extraction of various orthopedic hardware. Measuring 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) in length, this universal driver provides the necessary leverage for manual torque applications, allowing the surgeon to feel the exact resistance of the bone-to-screw interface—a level of tactile feedback often lost with powered drivers.

The "Universal" designation refers to its compatibility with a wide range of interchangeable driver bits, including hex, cruciform, and slotted tips. This makes it an essential "back-up" or primary manual tool for both small and large fragment sets.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Richards (Smith & Nephew)

• Model / REF: 11-0120

• Product Type: Universal Manual Surgical Driver

• Overall Length: 9.5 Inches (24.1 cm)

• Interface: Quick-Connect / Universal Bit Receiver

• Material: Heavy-Duty Surgical Stainless Steel

• Handle Type: Ergonomic High-Torque T-Handle / Straight Grip

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Superior Tactile Feedback: Manual driving is critical when seating screws in osteoporotic bone or during the final "tightening" phase of plate fixation. The 11-0120 allows the clinician to avoid "stripping" the bone or the screw head by providing a direct 1:1 feel of the torque being applied.

• 9.5-Inch Mechanical Advantage: The mid-range length is optimized for both deep-field access and superficial fixations, providing enough handle clearance to avoid obstructing the surgical site while maintaining a slim profile.

• Interchangeable Versatility: Designed to accept standard orthopedic driver bits, this tool can be rapidly adapted for different screw geometries, reducing the need for multiple dedicated drivers on the sterile field.

• High-Durability Stainless Steel: Forged from high-carbon surgical steel, the 11-0120 is engineered to withstand high-torque loads without twisting or structural fatigue, ensuring the internal drive mechanism remains crisp through years of clinical use.

• Reliable Manual Backup: Every orthopedic tray requires a manual driver to manage "cold-welded" screws or to complete a procedure in the event of a power-tool battery failure.

Applications

• Orthopedic Trauma: Manual insertion of 3.5mm, 4.5mm, and 6.5mm cortical and cancellous screws.

• Hardware Removal: Extracting stubborn or "seized" orthopedic implants where high-torque manual control is required to prevent screw-head breakage.

• General Orthopedics: Final seating of screws in dynamic compression plates (DCP) or intramedullary nail locking bolts.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Good Usable Condition.

• Maintenance: This instrument shows visible signs of professional use (minor surface scuffs consistent with standard tray storage and sterilization), but it remains fully functional. The bit-retention mechanism is secure, the internal drive is fluid, and the 9.5-inch frame is perfectly aligned.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical instrumentation and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all manual orthopedic drivers are function-verified and ultrasonically cleaned prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, padded packaging to ensure the universal bit receiver and stainless steel handle remain in factory-standard condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.