Synthes 312.65 Orthopedic 6.5mm Drill Guide 5"

Synthes 312.65 Orthopedic 6.5mm Drill Guide 5" • Model: 312.65• 6.5mm• Overall Length: 5 inches The Synthes 312.65 Drill Guide 6.5 mm is a surgical instrument used in orthopedic surgery as part of the fixation or plating systems where a 6.5 mm drill bit is required. The primary role of a drill guide is to ensure that drilling is done in the correct trajectory, angle, and position, especially when working through soft tissue, along plate holes, or through drill sleeves. Using a guide minimizes deviation (drill drift), helps maintain alignment with implants (e.g. bone screws or locking screws), and protects surrounding tissue from unintended damage. At about 5 inches in length, the guide is long enough to span from the point of entry (often near skin or soft tissue) to the bone or implant interface, providing a stable channel for the drill bit while the surgeon holds the guide or uses a holding sleeve. The size (6.5 mm) suggests it is for larger screws or fixation elements—6.5 mm is comm