Hudson Brace only 27cm

Clinical Application

This hand-operated brace is designed to provide controlled, low-speed manual drilling of bone where tactile feedback and fine control are important. It is commonly used to create pilot holes for pins, wires or screws, to place K-wires, and for delicate bone work in orthopedics, podiatry, dental and select neurosurgical procedures. The manual drive offers gradual advancement and precise torque control compared with high-speed powered drills, making it useful in confined anatomy and when care is required to avoid thermal or mechanical bone damage.

Design & Configuration

The brace-only configuration provides a compact, hand-cranked drive mechanism without drill bits or attachments included, allowing compatibility with a range of interchangeable bits and accessories carried separately. The 27 cm overall length gives extended reach for deeper operative fields while maintaining ergonomic hand placement for stable control. The manual crank geometry converts hand motion into steady rotational force, permitting incremental advancement and improved tactile perception of cortical breakthrough.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Hand-operated brace (manual surgical drill)
• Pattern / model: Hudson Brace
• Configuration: Brace only (handpiece without drill bits)
• Length or size: 27 cm
• Typical surgical use: Manual bone drilling for pilot holes, K‑wire/pin placement and controlled low-speed drilling in orthopedic, podiatric, dental and select neurosurgical procedures
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Fabricated from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance. The simple mechanical construction minimizes service complexity and is compatible with standard hospital cleaning and sterilization workflows. Designed for repeated use and long service life when maintained according to instrument reprocessing protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy