Synthes 202.717 3.0mm Cannulated Screw Long Thread/17mm

Synthes 3.0mm Cannulated Screw | Long Thread | 17mm | 202.717

The Synthes 202.717 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in small bone fragments. As a 3.0mm diameter screw with a 17mm length, it is a specialized component of the Synthes Cannulated Screw System.

The cannulated design features a 1.2mm internal bore, allowing the screw to be accurately guided over a 1.1mm guide wire. This ensures a precise trajectory—a critical requirement for percutaneous applications or when navigating the narrow corridors of the phalanges, metacarpals, or tarsal bones. The long-thread configuration is specifically engineered to maximize surface area engagement in the far fragment, providing superior pull-out resistance in both cancellous and cortical bone.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.717

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Diameter: 3.0 mm

• Overall Length: 17 mm

• Thread Type: Long Threaded

• Thread Pitch: 1.25 mm

• Cannulation: 1.2 mm (Compatible with 1.1mm Guide Wires)

• Head Design: Cruciform Recess

• Features: Self-Drilling, Self-Tapping, Cannulated

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Precision Guided Placement: The internal cannulation facilitates image-guided insertion over a guide wire. This allows the surgeon to confirm the trajectory via fluoroscopy before the screw is seated, significantly reducing the risk of articular penetration or unintended cortical exit.

• Enhanced Long-Thread Anchorage: The extended thread length provides increased "bite" in the far cortex. This is particularly advantageous in osteochondral repairs or small-joint arthrodesis where maximum purchase is required to maintain stability under physiological load.

• Self-Drilling & Self-Tapping Tip: The distal tip is engineered with cutting flutes that eliminate the need for separate drilling and tapping steps. This minimizes bone debris, reduces operative time, and preserves the structural integrity of the surrounding bone.

• Ultra-Low Profile Head: The cruciform recess head is designed to be minimally obtrusive. This is essential in hand and foot surgery where hardware prominence can lead to tendon irritation or limited range of motion.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 202.717 offers high fatigue strength and the corrosion resistance required for long-term internal fixation in the extremities.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of phalangeal and metacarpal fractures, and stabilization of scaphoid or other carpal injuries.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of small-fragment metatarsal fractures and osteochondral fragment fixation in the talus.

• Small Joint Arthrodesis: Providing stable fixation for fusions in the PIP or DIP joints.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation of small epiphyseal fractures where guided placement is necessary to protect the growth plate in 2026.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is securely housed within its original manufacturer's packaging. Both inner and outer seals are intact, ensuring full material integrity and suitability for clinical use.

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided in STERILE packaging. It is ready for immediate surgical use, provided the sterile barrier is uncompromised and the expiration date is verified per hospital protocol.

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

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 17mm threads and 1.2mm cannulation remain pristine and unobstructed.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.