Synthes 311.19 Tap for 2.0mm Cortex Screws 54mm

Synthes Tap for 2.0mm Cortex Screws | 54mm Length | 311.19

The Synthes 311.19 is a high-precision surgical cutting instrument engineered to create internal threads in cortical bone. As a dedicated tap for the 2.0mm Small Fragment System, it is used after the pilot hole has been created to prepare the bone for the insertion of a non-self-tapping 2.0mm cortex screw. By pre-cutting a precise thread path, this instrument significantly reduces the torque required for screw insertion, thereby minimizing the risk of bone micro-fracture or accidental stripping of the bone-thread interface.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 311.19

• Compatible Screw Diameter: 2.0 mm

• Overall Length: 54 mm

• Material: Hardened Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel

• Pilot Drill Compatibility: 1.5 mm Drill Bit

• Shank Type: Dental-style / Mini-Quick Coupling (typically used with manual handles)

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Precision Thread Profiling: The 311.19 is ground to exacting tolerances to match the thread pitch and profile of Synthes 2.0mm cortex screws. This ensures a perfect mechanical match, maximizing the pull-out strength of the final implant.

• Manual Feedback & Control: At 54mm in length, this tap provides the surgeon with the high-fidelity tactile feedback necessary to feel the density of the bone and ensure the tap is advancing without cross-threading, which is critical in delicate hand or CMF (Craniomaxillofacial) surgery.

• Efficient Debris Removal: The longitudinal flutes are designed to effectively capture and evacuate bone chips during the tapping process. This prevents the "jamming" of the instrument in dense cortical bone and reduces the generation of friction-related heat.

• Durability & Corrosion Resistance: Forged from vacuum-melted stainless steel, the instrument maintains its cutting edge sharpness through multiple passes in dense bone while resisting the corrosive effects of repeated sterilization cycles.

• Streamlined Workflow: Designed to integrate seamlessly with standard Synthes manual tap handles, allowing for quick transitions between drilling, measuring, and tapping.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Thread preparation for 2.0mm screws in metacarpal and phalangeal fracture fixation.

• Maxillofacial Procedures: Creating stable thread paths for 2.0mm plating systems in the mandible or midface.

• Small Fragment Trauma: Precise preparation for 2.0mm interfragmentary lag screws in 2026.

• Podiatric Surgery: Stabilization of small bone osteotomies in the forefoot.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: The instrument is securely housed within its original manufacturer's packaging. Both inner and outer seals are intact, ensuring the factory-sharp cutting flutes and structural integrity are preserved.

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided in STERILE packaging and is intended for single-use to ensure maximum sharpness and eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in orthopedic logistics, Primis Medical ensures all surgical instruments are stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain their mechanical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a reinforced, rigid container to ensure the 54mm shaft remains perfectly straight and the cutting tip remains pristine during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.