Synthes 202.808 2.7mm Cortex Screw Self Tapping 8mm

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 8mm Length | 202.808

The Synthes 202.808 is a high-precision internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a low-profile 8mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes Small Fragment and Mini-Fragment LCP (Locking Compression Plate) sets. This screw is engineered to provide stable fixation for fractures in regions with limited bone depth, such as the hand, foot, and distal radius.

The Self-Tapping distal tip features precision-machined cutting flutes that carve a matching thread path as the screw is advanced into a 2.0mm pilot hole. This eliminates the manual tapping step, reducing operative time and minimizing the risk of fragment displacement in delicate reconstructive procedures.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.808

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 8 mm

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Type: 5.0 mm Head with Small Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: The integrated cutting flutes allow for direct insertion after the initial drill pass. This provides the surgeon with superior tactile feedback and ensures the threads are perfectly matched to the bone's density without the thermal stress of manual tapping.

• Small Hexagonal Drive: The small hexagonal recess is designed to transmit the precise torque required to seat a 2.7mm screw without the risk of "cam-out" or stripping the screw head, even in high-density cortical bone.

• Low-Profile Spherical Head: The 5.0mm head is specifically designed to sit flush within the non-locking portion of Synthes LCP Combi-holes or standard 2.7mm DCP (Dynamic Compression Plate) holes, minimizing palpable hardware and soft-tissue irritation in subcutaneous areas.

• Monocortical Versatility: At 8mm, this screw is frequently used for monocortical fixation or for anchoring plates in thin bone structures where a longer screw would risk penetrating adjacent joints or soft tissue structures.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Cold-worked for high fatigue strength, the material is biologically inert and designed to maintain its mechanical properties throughout the healing process.

Applications

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

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal fractures and hallux valgus corrections where bone depth is minimal.

• Trauma Surgery: Fixation of small bone fragments in the distal radius or malleolar regions.

• Mini-Fragment Plating: Used as a compression or neutralization screw within 2.7mm plating constructs.

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 small fragment hardware is stored in climate-controlled environments to preserve the structural and sterile integrity of the system.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the self-tapping threads and the hexagonal socket remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.