Smith & Nephew Drill Bit | 2.7mm | Quick Coupling (QC) | 71170007 | New-in-Box

The Smith & Nephew 71170007 is a high-performance orthopedic drill bit engineered for the precise preparation of pilot holes in small-fragment bone fixations. Featuring a 2.7mm diameter, this bit is the standard requirement for preparing bone to receive 3.5mm cortical screws or for use in various plate-and-screw constructs where a 2.7mm core diameter is clinically indicated.

Designed with a Quick Coupling (QC) interface, this drill bit allows for instantaneous, one-handed attachment and detachment from compatible powered handpieces (such as the Smith & Nephew Dyonics or Versajet systems). Constructed from premium-grade surgical stainless steel, it is built to maintain sharp cutting edges through dense cortical bone while resisting thermal buildup.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew

• Model / REF: 71170007

• Product Type: Orthopedic Drill Bit

• Diameter: 2.7mm (Precision Calibrated)

• Interface: Quick Coupling (AO/Synthes Style Compatible)

• Material: High-Carbon Surgical Stainless Steel

• Operation: Powered (via compatible surgical drill/handpiece)

• Quantity: Single Sterile/New Unit

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Precision 2.7mm Fluting: The drill flutes are precision-ground to ensure efficient chip evacuation, preventing "clogging" and reducing the risk of thermal necrosis in the surrounding bone tissue.

• Quick Coupling Efficiency: The standardized QC shank eliminates the need for a chuck key, significantly reducing instrument changeover time during complex trauma procedures where multiple drill diameters may be required.

• High-Torque Stability: The stainless steel alloy is specifically heat-treated to provide the rigidity necessary for straight, accurate drilling without "wandering" or bending, even when engaging hard cortical bone at an oblique angle.

• Compatibility: While designed for Smith & Nephew power systems, the universal Quick Coupling geometry is compatible with the majority of industry-standard orthopedic power handpieces (AO/Synthes style).

• Sterility & Readiness: As a New-in-Box item, this drill bit is in factory-pristine condition, ensuring the cutting tip is at maximum sharpness for the first use.

Applications

• Orthopedic Trauma: Small fragment sets for radius, ulna, and fibula fractures.

• Podiatry: Internal fixation of metatarsal and midfoot fractures.

• Maxillofacial: Specialized reconstructive procedures requiring 2.7mm pilot holes.

• General Orthopedics: Any procedure utilizing 3.5mm cortical or 4.0mm cancellous bone screws.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – In Original Manufacturer's Packaging.

• Integrity: This item is factory-fresh and has never been used or processed. The packaging is intact, ensuring the bit has been protected from environmental exposure and physical damage.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical services, Primis Medical verifies that all Smith & Nephew power accessories are handled and stored according to strict quality control protocols.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, rigid packaging to ensure the precision fluting and QC shank remain in perfect condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.