Synthes 202.822 2.7mm Cortex Screw Self Tapping 22mm

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 22mm | 202.822

The Synthes 202.822 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in cortical (dense) bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a 22mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.7mm Small Fragment System, commonly utilized in the fixation of fractures in the hand, wrist, and foot.

The self-tapping design features precision-machined cutting flutes at the distal tip. While a pilot hole must still be drilled (typically using a 2.0mm drill bit), the screw eliminates the need for a separate tapping step by cutting its own internal threads as it advances. This ensures a high-friction "custom fit" between the screw and the bone, maximizing pull-out resistance.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.822

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Overall Length: 22 mm

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm (Standard Cortex Pitch)

• Drive Type: Cruciform Recess / StarDrive (Verify per set configuration)

• Features: Self-Tapping Distal Flutes

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Optimized Cortical Purchase: The shallow, tightly pitched threads are specifically designed to grip the hard outer cortex of the bone. The 22mm length is ideal for achieving bicortical purchase in the metatarsals, metacarpals, or the distal radius.

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: By integrating the tapping function into the screw tip, the 202.822 reduces the number of instrument passes in the surgical field. This minimizes the risk of contamination and decreases total anesthesia time for the patient.

• Reduced Thermal Risk: The cutting flutes are engineered to evacuate bone debris efficiently during insertion. This helps prevent heat buildup, thereby reducing the risk of thermal necrosis and promoting a healthier biological environment for bone union.

• Low-Profile Head Design: The screw head is engineered to sit flush within Synthes 2.7mm plating systems (such as LCP or distal radius plates). This minimizes hardware prominence, which is critical in areas with thin soft-tissue coverage.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, the 202.822 offers the high fatigue strength and corrosion resistance required for long-term internal fixation throughout the 2026 recovery cycle.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures, and distal radius plate stabilization.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Fixation of small bone fragments in the midfoot, metatarsals, or phalanges of the toes.

• Small Fragment Trauma: Supplemental fixation for avulsion fractures where a larger 3.5mm screw would be too intrusive.

• Pediatric Trauma: Stable fixation of fragments where a 2.7mm diameter provides necessary strength while respecting smaller anatomical scales.

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 handled and stored to maintain their mechanical and chemical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 22mm threads and self-tapping flutes remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.