Zimmer 2360-205-27 Periarticular Locking Plate System Drill Bit Standard 2.7mm 8-3/8"

Zimmer Periarticular Drill Bit | 2.7mm Diameter | 8-3/8" Length | 2360-205-27 | Reusable

The Zimmer 2360-205-27 is a high-performance surgical power accessory engineered for the precise preparation of screw holes in complex periarticular fractures. With a 2.7mm diameter, this bit is the clinical standard for creating pilot holes for 2.7mm locking or non-locking screws, as well as gliding holes for smaller fragment constructs.

The defining characteristic of this model is its extended 8-3/8 inch (21.3 cm) overall length. This extra-long profile is specifically designed to clear bulky soft tissue, navigate deep surgical corridors, and pass through tall percutaneous drill guides used in Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO). Whether addressing the proximal humerus, distal radius, or tibial plateau, this bit provides the reach necessary to maintain a perpendicular drilling trajectory without interference from the surrounding anatomy or surgical retractors.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Zimmer Biomet

• Series: Periarticular Locking Plate System

• Model / REF: 2360-205-27

• Diameter: 2.7mm (Precision Ground)

• Overall Length: 8-3/8 Inches (21.3 cm)

• Interface: Standard Quick-Connect (AO-Style)

• Material: High-Carbon Surgical Stainless Steel

• Operation: Powered or Manual (via compatible QC handpiece)

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Extended Deep-Field Access: The 8-3/8" shaft allows for "over-the-top" drilling in obese patients or through multi-layered muscle groups, ensuring the power driver remains well outside the sterile surgical site and does not obstruct the surgeon's line of sight.

• High-Efficiency Flute Geometry: Precision-machined flutes facilitate rapid bone chip evacuation. This reduces friction-induced heat, protecting the surrounding bone from thermal necrosis—a critical factor for successful osseointegration in periarticular locking constructs.

• Standard AO Quick-Connect: The universal QC shank ensures a secure, "no-play" attachment to all major surgical power systems and manual T-handles, allowing for rapid intraoperative instrument changes.

• Fixed-Angle Stability Support: Calibrated specifically for Zimmer’s Periarticular Locking Plates, this bit ensures the resulting 2.7mm hole is perfectly aligned for the subsequent insertion of fixed-angle locking screws, maximizing the biomechanical strength of the final construct.

• Industrial-Grade Forging: Built to withstand the torque required for penetrating dense cortical bone at the metaphysis, the 2360-205-27 maintains its axial straightness and cutting-edge sharpness through repeated clinical use.

Applications

• Upper Extremity Trauma: Pilot hole preparation for 2.7mm screws in proximal humerus and distal radius plates.

• Lower Extremity Trauma: Accessing the tibial plateau or distal fibula through deep soft-tissue envelopes.

• MIPO Techniques: Drilling through percutaneous tissue sleeves and remote targeting guides.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Good Usable Condition.

• Maintenance: This instrument shows visible signs of professional use (minor surface scuffs or cosmetic "tray wear" consistent with standard hospital processing), but it remains fully functional. The 2.7mm cutting flutes are intact, the shaft has been verified for straightness, and the quick-connect interface is secure.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical trauma and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all specialized Zimmer power accessories are function-verified and ultrasonically cleaned prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, rigid packaging to ensure the extended 8-3/8" shaft and 2.7mm cutting tip remain in factory-standard alignment during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.