Patent ID: 8974466
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic fixation system, comprising: a drill sleeve having a first outer surface and a first inner surface and having a first longitudinal bore extending therethrough from a first end to a second end, the drill sleeve having a protrusion on the first outer surface; and a protection sleeve having a second outer surface and a second inner surface and having a second longitudinal bore extending therethrough from a third end to a fourth end, the protection sleeve being configured to extend over a portion of the first outer surface, wherein the protection sleeve comprises a recess on the second inner surface defining an increased diameter portion of a channel extending therethrough, the protrusion and recess being configured to axially lock the drill sleeve and protection sleeve together when the protrusion is received within the protection sleeve, the protrusion and drill sleeve being further configured to permit separation of the drill sleeve from the protection sleeve upon application of an axial separation force to the protrusion and recess in combination with a radial compression force applied to a portion of the drill sleeve, wherein one of the first and second longitudinal bores is configured to receive a drilling instrument therethrough.