Sklar Caspar Drill Bit, 1.7mm

7mm diameter bit designed for use with the Caspar instrument system during anterior cervical spine surgery. It is used to create precise pilot holes in the vertebral body, typically ahead of placing pins, screws or other fixation hardware associated with the Caspar distraction and retraction technique.

The small diameter reflects the fine, controlled nature of cervical spine work, where bone stock is limited and accuracy is critical to avoid damaging surrounding neural or vascular structures. This drill bit is a consumable or semi-durable component within the broader Caspar spinal surgery system, which also includes the cervical retractor, distractor and bone graft impactor used in the same procedures.

Neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion or similar procedures rely on correctly sized drill bits like this one to maintain consistency between cases. As with other precision surgical instruments, it should be inspected for wear or dulling and reprocessed according to the facility's sterilization protocol before each use.