Synthes 202.812 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 12mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 12mm | 202.812

The Synthes 202.812 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a 12mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.7mm Mini-Fragment System. This screw is specifically designed for procedures where 3.5mm hardware is too large, yet high pull-out resistance is required for stabilizing fractures in the hand, foot, or distal radius.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 202.812 features a self-tapping distal tip with precision-machined cutting flutes. This allows the screw to "cut" its own thread path as it is advanced into a 2.0mm pilot hole, enhancing surgical efficiency by eliminating the need for a separate tapping step.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.812

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Length: 12 mm

• Thread Type: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Diameter: 5.0 mm

• Drive Type: Small Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: The integrated cutting flutes at the screw tip allow for direct insertion following a pilot drill. This reduces operative time and provides the surgeon with superior haptic feedback during final seating.

• Optimized Cortical Purchase: With a 1.0mm thread pitch and a robust 1.9mm core, this screw is engineered to maximize surface area contact within the dense cortical shell, providing exceptional stability even in thin bone sections.

• Low-Profile Head Design: The 5.0mm spherical head is designed to sit flush within Synthes 2.7mm DCP and LC-DCP plates. This minimizes hardware prominence and reduces the risk of soft-tissue irritation in areas like the lateral malleolus or metacarpals.

• Biocompatible Strength: Forged from cold-worked 316L stainless steel, the 202.812 offers the high fatigue strength necessary to withstand the cyclic mechanical loads of early functional mobilization.

• High-Torque Hex Drive: The hexagonal socket ensures efficient torque transmission and reduces the risk of "cam-out" or head stripping compared to cruciform drives.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and carpal fractures or small bone osteotomies.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of phalangeal fractures and small-fragment midfoot fusions.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation in pediatric long bone fractures where 3.5mm hardware may be contraindicated by anatomical size.

• Maxillofacial Repair: Specialized reconstruction of the mandible or midface requiring robust cortical purchase.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed & Sterile.

• Integrity: This implant is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's sterile peel-pouch. The packaging is intact, ensuring the product's sterility, material integrity, and full lot traceability for clinical implantation in 2026.

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

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined threads and factory-sealed pouch remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.