Synthes 292.71 1.6mm Kirschner Wire With 5mm Thread-trocar Point 150mm

Synthes 1.6mm Kirschner Wire | 5mm Threaded Tip | 150mm | 292.71

The Synthes 292.71 is a high-precision fixation wire engineered for the stabilization of bone fragments and the secure anchorage of orthopedic constructs. With a 1.6mm diameter and a 150mm length, this wire is a versatile "workhorse" in the Synthes Small Fragment and Extremity Sets.

Unlike standard smooth K-wires, the 292.71 features a 5mm threaded segment located immediately proximal to the tip. This specialized "short-thread" design provides a mechanical interlock with the bone cortex, significantly reducing the risk of wire migration—a common complication in mobile joints or high-stress fracture environments.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 292.71

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Diameter: 1.6 mm (0.062 inches)

• Overall Length: 150 mm

• Thread Length: 5 mm (Distal Tip)

• Tip Style: Trocar Point (3-Sided Sharp)

• Quantity: 1 Each

• Sterility: Non-Sterile (Requires Autoclave)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Anti-Migration Threaded Tip: The 5mm threaded portion acts as a "mini-anchor" within the bone. This is critical for 2026 surgical protocols in hand and foot surgery, where early range of motion is desired; the threads prevent the wire from backing out or migrating deeper into soft tissue during movement.

• Superior Trocar Penetration: The three-sided trocar geometry provides a sharp, reinforced entry point. This ensures accurate penetration through dense cortical bone with minimal axial pressure, reducing the risk of the wire "skating" off the bone surface during insertion.

• Rigid 316L Stainless Steel: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, the 292.71 offers high tensile strength and stiffness. This makes it an excellent choice for tension band wiring or as a temporary "joystick" to manipulate and reduce fracture fragments.

• Image-Guided Precision: The 150mm length provides ample room for the surgeon to handle the wire outside the surgical field while using fluoroscopy to verify the position of the 1.6mm tip within the fracture site.

• Low-Trauma Percutaneous Insertion: The 1.6mm profile allows for insertion through minimal skin incisions, promoting faster soft-tissue healing and reducing postoperative scarring.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and carpal fractures; temporary stabilization of the distal radius.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal osteotomies and digital fusions (arthrodesis).

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Stabilization of supracondylar humerus fractures where growth plate avoidance is paramount.

• Tension Band Wiring: Acting as the parallel anchor for tension band constructs in the olecranon or patella.

• Temporary Fixation: Holding plates or reduction clamps in position while permanent 3.5mm or 4.0mm screws are being placed.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Original.

• Integrity: The wire is securely packaged to maintain its geometric straightness and the sharpness of the trocar flutes. Any compromise to the surface of a K-wire can lead to stress risers; this unit is guaranteed in factory-new condition.

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided as a NON-STERILE, SINGLE-USE component. It MUST be properly cleaned and sterilized via validated steam autoclave protocols in accordance with facility guidelines and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to surgical application. Do not reuse, as structural fatigue and migration resistance cannot be guaranteed after initial loading.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in orthopedic logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes wires are stored and handled to preserve their mechanical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a rigid protective sleeve to ensure the 150mm shaft remains perfectly straight and the distal threads remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.