Synthes 310.16 Quick Connect Drill Bit 1.5mm Orthopedic 4.3"

Synthes 1.5mm Quick Connect Drill Bit | 110mm (4.3") Length | 310.16

The Synthes 310.16 is a high-performance surgical cutting instrument engineered for the primary preparation of pilot holes in small bone structures. As a 1.5mm diameter bit with an overall length of 4.3 inches (110mm), it is the standard requirement for the Synthes 2.0mm Small Fragment and CMF Systems. This bit is specifically calibrated to create the ideal lead hole for 2.0mm cortex screws, ensuring maximum thread engagement and pull-out resistance in dense cortical bone.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 310.16

• Diameter: 1.5 mm

• Overall Length: 110 mm (4.3 inches)

• Flute Length: Approximately 22 mm

• Shank Type: Mini Quick Connect (QC)

• Material: Hardened Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel

• Compatibility: 2.0 mm Cortex Screws / 2.0 mm Taps

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Mini Quick-Connect (QC) Interface: The specialized QC shank allows for instantaneous, secure attachment to surgical power tool handpieces (such as the Synthes Colibri or Small Battery Drive). This eliminates the need for chuck keys, significantly reducing intraoperative transition time during complex fixations.

• Optimized Flute Geometry: The precision-ground double-flute design is engineered for rapid bone chip evacuation. By clearing debris efficiently from the surgical corridor, the 310.16 minimizes friction-generated heat, reducing the risk of thermal osteonecrosis and promoting healthier biological bone healing.

• Exceptional Centering & Stability: The drill tip is ground to a specific angle to prevent "walking" or skating across the bone surface upon initiation. This ensures that the pilot hole is placed exactly where the surgeon intends, which is critical in delicate hand or maxillofacial procedures.

• Surgical-Grade Durability: Forged from vacuum-melted, cold-worked stainless steel, this bit maintains its cutting edge sharpness and structural straightness through multiple passes in dense cortical bone, even in 2026's demanding trauma environments.

• Low-Profile Precision: At 110mm, this bit provides the necessary reach to access deep anatomical sites while remaining slender enough to be used through soft-tissue protectors or drill guides.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Creating pilot holes for 2.0mm screws in metacarpal and phalangeal fracture fixation.

• Craniomaxillofacial (CMF): Precise drilling for 2.0mm plating systems in the mandible, midface, or orbital rim.

• Small Fragment Trauma: Initial bone preparation for 2.0mm interfragmentary lag screws.

• Podiatric Surgery: Stabilization of small bone osteotomies in the forefoot.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This instrument is unused and maintains its factory-specified straightness and cutting-edge sharpness. The original manufacturer's packaging is intact, ensuring the product's suitability for clinical use.

• Sterilization Note: This is typically provided as a NON-STERILE instrument. It MUST be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized via validated steam autoclave protocols (standard cycle: 132°C for 4 minutes) in accordance with facility guidelines and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical application.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical logistics, Primis Medical ensures all cutting instruments are stored and handled to preserve their mechanical precision and edge integrity.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a rigid, protective sleeve to ensure the 110mm shaft remains perfectly straight and the cutting tip remains pristine during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.