Synthes 202.824 2.7mm Cortex Screw Self-Tapping 24mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 24mm Length | 202.824

The Synthes 202.824 is a high-precision internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a 24mm 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, bicortical fixation in mid-sized bones of 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 maintaining high tactile feedback during insertion.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.824

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 24 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 ensures the threads are perfectly matched to the bone's density, which is critical for maintaining trajectory over a 24mm path.

• Small Hexagonal Drive: The hexagonal recess is designed to transmit precise torque without the risk of "cam-out." This is essential for the 2.7mm system, where feeling the "seat" of the screw prevents over-torquing in delicate fragments.

• Low-Profile Head Design: The 5.0mm spherical head sits 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.

• Bicortical Stability: At 24mm, this screw is frequently utilized 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 biological stages of bone healing.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal shaft fractures or corrective osteotomies.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal fractures and midfoot fusions.

• Trauma Surgery: Fixation of cortical fragments in the distal radius or fibula.

• Mini-Fragment Plating: Used as a neutralization or compression 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 mini-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.