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McGinty Orthopaedic Innovations | Intellisense Drill
Designed to eliminate the risk of plunge through when drilling
through bone, the Intellisense Drill uses real time depth measurement
to stop surgeons from passing through a bony cortex. The drill fea-
tures audible alerts that let a surgeon know when he's getting too
close to plunging through the bone, helping to avoid soft tissue
injuries.
The drill doesn't only increase safety, but also efficiency. The drill's
internal sensor connects with software to identify the depth and
screw size of holes to tenths of a millimeter, saving time by eliminat-
ing the need for the surgeon to manually measure the hole.
All of the information from the drill is transmitted to an easy-to-use
touchscreen system, which keeps track of all of the holes you've
drilled and their sizes. The company also says it offers a variety of
drill bits to fit nearly all manufacturers' screws. The drill seems like it
would be especially helpful for residents and new surgeons, while vet-
eran docs will like its ergonomic design and ability to eliminate manu-
al measurement of screw holes.
z SAFER DRILL The Intellisense Drill is designed to prevent plunge through and
eliminate the need for manual measuring
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