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

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

The Synthes 202.812 is a high-precision internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a 12mm length, it is a vital component of the Synthes Small Fragment and Mini-Fragment LCP (Locking Compression Plate) sets. This screw is engineered to provide stable fixation for fractures of the hand, foot, and distal radius, where the bone's outer cortex requires a high-tolerance "interference fit."

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: 202.812

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 12 mm

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Type: 5.0 mm Head with Small Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: Individually Packaged

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.

• 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.

• Bicortical Versatility: At 12mm, this screw is frequently used for bicortical fixation in the metacarpals, metatarsals, or fibula, where the screw engages both cortical walls for maximum pull-out resistance.

• 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 fractures or small-bone osteotomies.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal fractures and hallux valgus corrections (e.g., Scarf or Chevron osteotomies).

• 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 — Open Package / Individually Packaged.

• Integrity: This implant is new and has never been used. While listed as "Open Package," it is typically sourced from unused hospital overstock. As a non-sterile implant, it must be inspected for thread integrity and processed through a validated sterilization cycle (typically steam autoclaving) in accordance with hospital protocols and Synthes IFU (Instructions for Use) prior to clinical use 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 integrity of the 316L steel.

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.