Synthes 243.13 2.0mm Straight Plate 3 Holes/17mm

Synthes 2.0mm Straight Plate | 3 Holes | 17mm | 243.13

The Synthes 243.13 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for the stabilization of small bone fragments and osteotomies. As a 2.0mm system plate with a 17mm overall length and 3-hole configuration, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.0mm Mini Fragment System.

The plate is specifically designed for anatomical regions where soft-tissue coverage is minimal. Its 1.0mm thickness provides a balanced profile that maintains structural rigidity while minimizing hardware prominence, which is essential in preventing tendon irritation or palpable discomfort in the hands, feet, or midface.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 243.13

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Plate Type: Straight Plate

• Number of Holes: 3

• Length: 17 mm

• Width: 5 mm

• Thickness: 1.0 mm

• Hole Spacing: 6 mm (Center-to-Center)

• Screw Compatibility: 2.0 mm Cortex Screws

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Low-Profile Biomechanics: The 1.0mm thickness is engineered to provide sufficient stability for neutralisation or tension-band plating of small bones without adding excessive bulk. This is critical for procedures in 2026 where early range of motion is a primary recovery goal.

• Precision Hole Alignment: The 3-hole design allows for a minimum of one screw on either side of a fracture line with a central "neutral" hole, or a skip-hole configuration for bridge plating of comminuted fragments.

• 316L Stainless Steel Integrity: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel (ISO 5832-1), the plate offers high fatigue resistance and excellent biocompatibility, ensuring long-term mechanical reliability within the body.

• Malleable Versatility: While rigid enough to support physiological loads in small bones, the 316L stainless steel retains enough ductility to be slightly contoured using plate-bending irons to match specific patient anatomy.

• Standardized System Integration: Designed to interface perfectly with the Synthes 2.0mm instrumentation, including 1.5mm drill bits and 2.0mm cruciform or StarDrive screwdrivers.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal shaft fractures or small-joint arthrodesis.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal fractures or small bone fragments in the midfoot.

• Craniomaxillofacial (CMF): Fixation of small bone grafts or simple fractures in the mandible or orbital rim.

• Small Fragment Trauma: Providing supplemental "buttress" support for periarticular fragments where larger plating systems are too intrusive.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

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

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided as a NON-STERILE implant within the packaging. 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 clinical implantation.

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

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the 17mm plate remains perfectly flat and the 2.0mm screw holes are unobstructed.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.