Synthes 201.020 2.0mm cortex screw 20mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 2.0mm Cortex Screw | 20mm Length | 201.020

The Synthes 201.020 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.0mm diameter screw with a 20mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.0mm Mini-Fragment System. This screw is specifically designed for procedures where bone fragments are too delicate for standard small-fragment hardware but require the high torque and pull-out resistance provided by a dedicated cortical thread profile.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 201.020 features a shallow thread pitch and a 1.4mm core diameter, maximizing the shear strength of the implant. At 20mm, this is one of the longer variants in the 2.0mm line, making it ideal for the bicortical fixation of metacarpal shafts or the stabilization of small bone fragments in the lower extremities.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 201.020

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 2.0 mm

• Length: 20 mm

• Thread Type: Fully Threaded (Cortical Profile)

• Core Diameter: 1.4 mm

• Thread Pitch: 0.6 mm

• Head Diameter: 3.5 mm

• Drive Type: Cruciform Recess

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• High-Density Cortical Purchase: The precision-machined threads are designed to engage the hard outer shell of the bone. This ensures a tight fit with high resistance to loosening, which is critical for maintaining fracture reduction during the early stages of bone healing.

• Lag Screw Capability: While fully threaded, this screw can be utilized as a lag screw to achieve interfragmentary compression. By over-drilling the near cortex to 2.0mm (gliding hole) and the far cortex to 1.5mm (pilot hole), the screw head draws the fragments together for primary bone healing.

• Bicortical Reach: The 20mm length is specifically suited for reaching the far cortex in thicker micro-bone structures, providing "two-point" fixation that significantly increases the stability of the construct against bending forces.

• Cruciform Drive Interface: The cruciform recess provides a secure interface for the screwdriver, allowing for the high-torque insertion required to seat the screw into dense cortical bone without stripping the head.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 201.020 offers high fatigue strength and biological inertness, meeting the rigorous standards for long-term internal fixation.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal shaft fractures.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Stabilization of small bone fractures in pediatric patients where larger implants would interfere with growth plates.

• Craniomaxillofacial (CMF): Fixation of small bone flaps or fractures in the midface and mandible.

• Podiatric Surgery: Stabilization of fractures or osteotomies in the metatarsals and forefoot.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's packaging. It is untouched and maintains its original material integrity.

• Sterilization Note: This is typically provided as a NON-STERILE implant. It must be properly cleaned and sterilized (standard steam autoclave) in accordance with validated hospital protocols and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical implantation in 2026.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in orthopedic hardware, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes implants are stored in climate-controlled environments to preserve their mechanical and chemical properties.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 20mm threads and shaft alignment remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.