Bone awl instruments are essential orthopedic surgical tools designed to create, enlarge, or prepare precise holes in bone during a wide range of procedures. These sharp, pointed instruments allow surgeons to penetrate bone safely, open bone canals, direct pin or screw insertion, and assess bone quality with controlled force and accuracy.
Our collection of bone awl instruments is built for reliability in the operating room. Made from high-grade surgical stainless steel, these reusable tools deliver consistent performance across orthopedic, spinal, shoulder, and arthroplasty surgeries. Whether you need a straight taper, angled design, diamond-tip, or specialized shoulder-penetrating style, you’ll find professional-grade options ready for U.S. hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics.
Glenoid Bankart 8 Punch Specifications Grade: Premium OR Usage: Reusable Material: German Surgical Stainless Steel Overall Length: 8″
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Types of Bone Awl Instruments We Offer
Straight & Tapered Bone Awls
Ideal for creating pilot holes in long bones and vertebrae. The gradual taper allows controlled enlargement of the hole while the sharp tip ensures smooth penetration. Available in various lengths (commonly 6–11 inches) for different surgical depths.
Angled Bone Awls
Designed for improved access in confined spaces. The angled shaft helps reach difficult angles during joint or spinal work without excessive soft-tissue retraction.
Lenke-Style & Diamond-Tip Awls
Feature specialized tips (often diamond-shaped) for precise entry points, particularly useful in spinal procedures where accuracy is critical for pedicle screw placement.
Shoulder Penetrating & Percussion Awls
Curved or hooked designs optimized for glenohumeral joint work, Bankart repairs, and rotator cuff procedures. These allow controlled probing and hole creation around the shoulder anatomy.
Kuntscher-Style & Specialty Awls
Longer instruments with robust tips used for canal opening, bone marrow access, or specific fracture management techniques.
All models are non-sterile when shipped and intended for professional sterilization before use.