Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set – 1.5–2.7mm System

Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set 1.52.02.42.7, SKU PS-OP-02471, is a reusable German stainless steel orthopedic instrumentation system for fixation with 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm mini safety locking plates. The set contains Ø1.1mm, Ø1.5mm, Ø1.8mm, Ø2.0mm, Ø2.4mm and Ø2.7mm drill bits, matching drill sleeves and double drill guides, 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.4/2.7mm plate holders, Stardrive screwdrivers, T8 screwdriver shafts, a 0.4N.m torque-limiting screwdriver, screw holders, countersink drills, cutting pliers, bending pliers, reduction forceps, screw-holding forceps, retractors, round and flat periosteum elevators, depth gauges, AO and quick-coupling handles, and dedicated screw and plate cases. The instrumentation is configured for hand and wrist fracture fixation, including metacarpal, phalangeal and distal-radius procedures requiring small-fragment locking plate preparation and insertion. Hand surgeons, orthopedic trauma surgeons and reconstructive surgeons can use the system in trauma hospitals, hand-surgery units and orthopedic operating rooms where controlled reduction, plate positioning, measured drilling and torque-controlled screw insertion are required.

Drilling, Guiding and Torque-Controlled Fixation

The mechanical architecture of the set follows the sequence of plate positioning, guided drilling, depth measurement and controlled screw insertion used in small-fragment locking fixation. Double drill guides establish the relationship between the selected drill diameter and plate hole, while individual drill sleeves maintain the drilling axis and protect the surrounding operative field. The Ø1.1–1.5mm guide supports the smaller 1.5mm system, whereas Ø1.8–2.4mm and Ø2.0–2.7mm guides correspond with larger fixation configurations. The 0–30mm Depth Gauge with Protector provides short-range measurement for smaller screws, while the 0–60mm Depth Gauge accommodates longer fixation requirements. The 0.4N.m torque-limiting screwdriver is a dedicated control instrument for torque-sensitive screw insertion, limiting applied rotational torque at its specified setting when used according to the compatible system's technique. Stardrive drivers engage the screw interface, while screw holders and the Screw Holding Sleeve maintain controlled screw handling during placement. The Small Handle With Quick Coupling and AO Handle With Quick Coupling accept compatible shafts and transfer manual rotational force. Countersink drills prepare compatible screw-entry regions, and the plate holders maintain the selected plate against the bone during drilling and fixation.

Hand and Wrist Fracture Fixation Workflow

The set supports open reduction and internal fixation workflows involving small bones of the hand and wrist. For metacarpal and phalangeal fractures, the Round and Flat Periosteum Elevators assist exposure, while the 6.5mm and 15.5mm Retractors maintain access to the operative corridor. Curved Reduction Forceps and Small Pointed Reduction Forceps provide controlled fragment manipulation before provisional or definitive fixation. The 1.5mm Plate Holder is intended for the smallest plate configuration, while the 2.0mm and 2.4/2.7mm holders stabilize progressively larger plates during drilling. In distal-radius fixation, the larger 2.4mm and 2.7mm instrumentation supports preparation for compatible locking constructs where the plate system requires those dimensions. The appropriate drill bit is selected according to the screw and plate system, with the corresponding sleeve or double guide controlling the drilling path. After drilling, the Depth Gauge determines screw length before the compatible Stardrive or T8 driver is used. The torque-limiting screwdriver provides controlled final insertion for compatible 0.4N.m fixation. Bending Pliers allow compatible plate contour adjustment, while Cutting Pliers support trimming of suitable wire or small fixation components during the operative workflow.

1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm System Components

The instrumentation covers four mini locking plate families through dedicated drilling, holding and screw-management components. The 1.5mm configuration includes Ø1.1mm and Ø1.5mm drill bits, Ø1.1mm drill sleeves, an Ø1.1–1.5mm double drill guide, two 1.5mm plate holders, an Ø1.5mm countersink, a 1.5mm Stardrive screwdriver and a 1.5mm screw holder. The 2.0mm configuration includes Ø1.5mm and Ø2.0mm drills, Ø1.5mm sleeves, a Ø1.5–2.0mm guide, a 2.0mm plate holder and 2.0mm Stardrive screwdriver. The larger system includes Ø1.8mm, Ø2.0mm, Ø2.4mm and Ø2.7mm drills, Ø1.8mm and Ø2.0mm sleeves, Ø1.8–2.4mm and Ø2.0–2.7mm guides, a 2.4/2.7mm plate holder, a 2.4/2.7mm screw holder and two T8 Stardrive screwdrivers. The dedicated cases separate 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm screws and plates. This configuration allows the operating team to select the appropriate instrumentation according to plate dimensions, screw diameter, bone size and fixation construct.

German Stainless Steel, Reprocessing and Procurement

The Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set is constructed from German stainless steel for repeated handling, cleaning, inspection and sterilization within professional orthopedic operating environments. The material provides the mechanical substrate required for drill bits, sleeves, guides, plate holders, reduction forceps, screwdrivers and other components exposed to controlled mechanical loading during fixation procedures. Reprocessing should include point-of-use cleaning, disassembly where applicable, decontamination, inspection, drying, packaging and sterilization according to the validated protocol of the healthcare facility and applicable manufacturer instructions. Steam autoclave sterilization is used for compatible reusable stainless steel instrumentation under a validated cycle. The supplied container organizes the complete 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm mini safety lock plate instrumentation for storage and sterile processing. Peak Surgicals supports medical procurement with CE marking and ISO 13485 quality-management certification, together with FDA-compliant procurement support for applicable US purchasing requirements. The set is listed at $824.99 USD and is intended for professional hospital, clinic and distributor procurement of reusable hand and wrist fixation instrumentation.

Complete Instrument Configuration

How does the Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set differ from a standard small-fragment set?
The Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set is configured around four mini locking plate sizes: 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm. It includes dedicated drill guides, sleeves, plate holders and screw holders for these configurations. A general small-fragment set may not provide the same range of hand-specific instrumentation. The set also includes a 0.4N.m torque-limiting screwdriver for controlled insertion of compatible screws. Separate screw and plate cases organize each locking system by size. This makes the configuration suited to hand and wrist fixation workflows requiring multiple small-fragment plate dimensions.

How are the 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm instruments selected?
The 1.5mm system uses the smallest drilling and plate-holding configuration for small metacarpal and phalangeal fixation. The 2.0mm system provides a larger construct for compatible hand fractures requiring increased implant dimensions. The 2.4mm and 2.7mm configurations provide larger locking plate instrumentation for appropriate hand and wrist applications, including selected distal-radius fixation workflows. The corresponding drill diameter and guide are selected according to the screw and plate system. The dedicated depth gauges determine screw length before insertion. Selection should follow the compatible implant system's operative technique and the anatomical dimensions of the treated bone.

What do CE, ISO 13485 and FDA procurement support mean for this set?
The Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set is supplied within Peak Surgicals' medical-device quality and procurement framework. CE marking addresses applicable European conformity requirements. ISO 13485 relates to the manufacturer's medical-device quality management system. FDA-compliant procurement support is relevant to applicable US healthcare purchasing workflows. Hospitals and distributors can use the available regulatory documentation during supplier qualification and purchasing review. The regulatory records should be retained with the institution's product and procurement documentation.

How does the 0.4N.m torque-limiting screwdriver function during fixation?
The torque-limiting screwdriver is designed to control applied rotational torque at its specified 0.4N.m setting. It is used with compatible quick-coupling components and the appropriate screwdriver interface for the fixation system. During screw insertion, the mechanism limits applied torque when the specified threshold is reached. This provides controlled tightening for compatible locking screws where defined insertion torque is part of the implant technique. The T8 Stardrive shafts engage compatible screw heads for the 2.4mm and 2.7mm configurations. The surgeon should use the torque-limiting instrument according to the compatible implant manufacturer's surgical technique.

Is the Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set suitable for hospital sterilization?
The Mini Hand & Wrist Safety Lock Plates Instrument Set is configured as reusable orthopedic instrumentation. Components should undergo cleaning, inspection, drying, packaging and validated sterilization according to the healthcare facility's reprocessing protocol and applicable manufacturer instructions. Steam autoclaving is used for compatible reusable stainless steel components under a validated cycle. The supplied container organizes the 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm and 2.7mm instrumentation for storage and sterile processing. The dedicated screw and plate cases further separate the implant systems by size. The configuration is therefore suited to hospital, clinic and distributor procurement of reusable hand and wrist fixation instrumentation.