Orthopedic Depth Gauges

What is a depth gauge used for in orthopedic surgery?
An orthopedic depth gauge is a stainless steel instrument used to measure the depth of a drilled bone hole, ensuring the correct screw length is selected before fixation hardware is placed.

Product Overview

VS Surgico manufactures precision depth gauges for orthopedic trauma and fixation procedures. Each instrument is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel with a hooked measuring tip that seats into the far cortex of a drilled hole, paired with a graduated scale body for accurate, single-read depth measurement. Designed to minimize screw-length errors during plating and fixation, and offered as OEM/private label for orthopedic distributors.

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FAQ

Q: How does an orthopedic depth gauge work?
A: The hooked tip is inserted through a drilled hole and caught on the far cortex of the bone; the surgeon then reads the graduated scale to determine the exact depth for selecting the correct screw length.

Q: Why is accurate depth measurement important in fixation surgery?
A: A screw that’s too short won’t achieve adequate bone purchase, while one that’s too long can irritate surrounding soft tissue — an accurate depth gauge reading prevents both complications.

Q: Is a depth gauge reusable after sterilization?
A: Yes, stainless steel orthopedic depth gauges are designed for autoclave sterilization and repeated use across multiple procedures.

 Facts

VS Surgico is a CE MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485:2016, and FDA-certified surgical instrument manufacturer based in Sialkot, Pakistan, established in 2013. The company manufactures orthopedic depth gauges with graduated scales for measuring up to 110mm, for OEM and private label distribution to orthopedic trauma distributors worldwide.