Guide Wire Sleeve for 6.5/7.3mm Cannulated Screw System
The DBB01 Guide Wire Sleeve is an orthopedic trauma instrument designed for use with 6.5mm and 7.3mm cannulated screw instrument systems. It provides a controlled passage for the orthopedic guide wire and supports coaxial alignment during guide wire positioning, bone channel preparation and cannulated screw placement.
As a matched component of the 6.5/7.3mm Cannulated Screw System Instrument Set, the sleeve helps maintain compatibility between the guide wire and the instruments used in the subsequent surgical workflow.
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Guide Wire Sleeve Specifications
| Product Name | Guide Wire Sleeve |
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| Model Number | DBB01 |
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| Product Category | Orthopedic Trauma Instrument |
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| Compatible System | 6.5mm and 7.3mm Cannulated Screw Instrument System |
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| Primary Function | Guide wire passage, positioning support and coaxial instrument guidance |
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| Material | Medical-grade stainless steel |
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| Compatible Implants | 6.5mm and 7.3mm cannulated screw systems |
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| Supply Configuration | Contact ATOM to confirm individual instrument or complete set supply |
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Guide wire diameter, sleeve inner diameter, sleeve outer diameter and overall length should be confirmed according to the required cannulated screw instrument configuration. Buyers can provide their target guide wire specification or complete system requirements when requesting a quotation.
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What Is an Orthopedic Guide Wire Sleeve?
An orthopedic guide wire sleeve is a tubular surgical instrument used to control the passage and positioning of a guide wire. In a cannulated screw procedure, the guide wire establishes the intended path for the instruments and screw. The sleeve supports this process by helping the wire pass through a defined working channel.
The Guide Wire Sleeve is not the same product as the guide wire itself. The orthopedic guide wire enters the bone and establishes the planned trajectory, while the sleeve surrounds or guides the wire during the relevant stage of the procedure. It is also different from a drill sleeve, which is primarily designed to guide a drill bit.
DBB01 belongs to ATOM’s Orthopedic Instrument range and is positioned under Trauma Instruments. Its dimensions and interfaces should be matched to the corresponding guide wire and 6.5/7.3mm cannulated screw system rather than selected as a universal sleeve.
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Function in a Cannulated Screw Instrument System
Cannulated screw fixation relies on a coordinated sequence of guide wire placement, depth assessment, bone channel preparation and screw insertion. Instruments used after initial positioning must remain aligned with the guide wire path. The DBB01 Guide Wire Sleeve supports this coordinated workflow within the matched 6.5mm and 7.3mm instrument system.
Controlled Guide Wire Passage
The tubular construction provides a defined passage for the compatible orthopedic guide wire. This helps the operator introduce and manage the wire through the matched guide assembly.
Coaxial Instrument Alignment
The guide wire serves as the central reference for subsequent cannulated instruments. By supporting the wire within the instrument assembly, the guide wire sleeve helps maintain a consistent coaxial relationship between the wire, cannulated drill, tap, countersink and screwdriver used in the system.
Support During Guide Wire Positioning
The sleeve helps stabilize the working path while the guide wire position is established and checked. Its exact use should follow the approved surgical technique and instructions supplied with the corresponding cannulated screw system.
Integration with the Complete Instrument Set
DBB01 is designed to function as part of a coordinated orthopedic instrument system rather than as an unrelated universal accessory. Correct matching between the sleeve, guide wire and other instruments is important for maintaining compatibility throughout the surgical workflow.
The DBB01 Guide Wire Sleeve is listed for use with 6.5mm and 7.3mm cannulated screw systems. Within the complete system, it may be used alongside matched instruments such as:
Orthopedic threaded guide wires
Guide wire positioning guides
Protection sleeves
Drill sleeves
Cannulated drill bits
Cannulated taps
Depth measurement instruments
Cannulated countersinks
Cannulated screwdrivers
Each component performs a different function. The Guide Wire Sleeve should not be used as a substitute for a protection sleeve, drill sleeve or screw-holding sleeve unless that use is specifically confirmed in the relevant instrument documentation.
Guide Wire Sleeve vs Guide Wire vs Drill Sleeve
| Instrument | Primary Role | System Relationship |
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| Guide Wire Sleeve | Provides a controlled passage and positioning support for the guide wire | Matched to the diameter and interface of the selected guide wire system |
| Orthopedic Guide Wire | Establishes the intended trajectory for cannulated instruments and screws | Passes through the compatible guide wire sleeve and cannulated instruments |
| Drill Sleeve | Guides the drill bit during bone channel preparation | Selected according to the compatible cannulated drill diameter |
| Protection Sleeve | Provides an outer working channel for the matched instrument assembly | Works with the corresponding inner sleeve and drilling instruments |
When ordering replacement instruments, buyers should identify the required component by product name, model number, guide wire size and compatible cannulated screw system. Descriptions such as “guide sleeve” or “wire holder” alone may not provide enough information to determine compatibility.
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Guide Wire Sleeve Features
Designed for 6.5mm and 7.3mm Systems
DBB01 is associated with the large cannulated screw instrument system covering 6.5mm and 7.3mm screw configurations. This defined system relationship helps distributors, hospitals and instrument set managers identify the intended product family.
Supports a Guide-Wire-Based Workflow
The sleeve supports the guide wire that establishes the central path for cannulated bone preparation and screw insertion instruments. This connects the initial guide wire positioning stage with the subsequent instrument workflow.
Medical-Grade Stainless Steel Construction
The instrument is manufactured from medical-grade stainless steel to meet the handling and durability requirements of orthopedic instrumentation. The specific material grade and surface treatment can be confirmed for the required order configuration.
Smooth Instrument Interface
A smooth internal and external instrument surface supports guide wire passage and integration with the matched sleeve assembly. The sleeve should be inspected before use to confirm that its channel is clean and free from visible damage or obstruction.
Modular Supply for Instrument Set Management
Hospitals, distributors and orthopedic device companies may require a complete instrument set or an individual component for set completion and replacement. Supply availability should be confirmed using the DBB01 model number and the required system configuration.
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Cleaning and Instrument Inspection
Because a Guide Wire Sleeve contains a narrow internal channel, careful inspection and cleaning are important parts of instrument management. Before processing or use, the instrument should be checked for visible deformation, surface damage, corrosion, blockage or other changes that could interfere with guide wire passage.
Cleaning and sterilization must follow the validated instructions supplied with the instrument. The internal channel should receive particular attention because residual debris may affect guide wire movement or prevent complete processing.
The instrument should only be paired with guide wires and sleeve components confirmed for the same system. Forcing an incompatible orthopedic guide wire through the sleeve may damage either component and should be avoided.
The DBB01 Guide Wire Sleeve can be evaluated by orthopedic device distributors, hospitals, surgical instrument companies and cannulated screw system suppliers looking for a matched component within a 6.5/7.3mm trauma instrument configuration.
To confirm the correct sleeve and receive an accurate quotation, please provide:
Product name and model number: Guide Wire Sleeve DBB01
Required screw system: 6.5mm, 7.3mm or both
Required guide wire diameter
Required sleeve dimensions, if specified
Individual replacement instrument or complete set requirement
Required quantity
Target market and applicable documentation requirements
Laser marking, labeling or other customization requirements
Providing these details helps ATOM check dimensional compatibility and prepare the appropriate orthopedic instrument configuration for evaluation.
What is a guide wire sleeve used for in orthopedic surgery?
A guide wire sleeve provides a controlled passage for an orthopedic guide wire and supports wire positioning within a matched surgical instrument assembly. In a cannulated screw system, the guide wire establishes the path followed by subsequent cannulated instruments and the screw.
Is a guide wire sleeve an implant?
No. A Guide Wire Sleeve is a surgical instrument used during an orthopedic procedure. It supports the placement or management of the guide wire and is not intended to remain in the patient as an implanted device.
Is DBB01 compatible with both 6.5mm and 7.3mm cannulated screw systems?
The current product configuration is listed for 6.5mm and 7.3mm cannulated screw instrument systems. The required guide wire diameter and sleeve dimensions should be confirmed before ordering.
Is a guide wire sleeve the same as an orthopedic guide wire?
No. The orthopedic guide wire is the wire used to establish the intended screw trajectory. The Guide Wire Sleeve is the tubular instrument through which the compatible guide wire is introduced or supported.
Is a guide wire sleeve the same as a guide wire holder?
Not necessarily. A guide wire holder may refer to an instrument that grips or retains a guide wire, while a guide wire sleeve normally provides a tubular passage for the wire. Buyers should compare the product function and dimensions rather than treating the two terms as direct synonyms.
Can the DBB01 Guide Wire Sleeve be ordered separately?
Buyers may contact ATOM with the model number, required quantity and compatible system information to confirm individual replacement availability or inclusion in a complete 6.5/7.3mm Cannulated Screw System Instrument Set.
What information is required to confirm compatibility?
Please provide the screw system size, guide wire diameter, required sleeve dimensions and related instrument configuration. Product photographs or existing instrument reference numbers can also help confirm the required component.
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Request a Guide Wire Sleeve Quote
Looking for a Guide Wire Sleeve for a 6.5mm or 7.3mm cannulated screw instrument system? Send ATOM the required guide wire diameter, sleeve dimensions, quantity and complete set or replacement instrument requirements. Our team will review the requested configuration and help confirm a compatible orthopedic instrument solution.
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