Synthes 202.826 2.7mm Cortex Screw Self-Tapping 26mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 26mm Length | 202.826

The Synthes 202.826 is a high-precision internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with an extended 26mm length, it is a specialized 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 or thick cortical regions 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 minimizing mechanical stress on the bone during long-track insertion.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.826

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 26 mm (Extended Length)

• 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

• Extended Bicortical Reach: At 26mm, this screw is optimized for "cross-bone" fixation where a standard mini-fragment screw would be too short. It allows for secure engagement of both the near and far cortex in the metacarpals, metatarsals, or fibula.

• 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, which is critical when navigating a 26mm path.

• Small Hexagonal Drive: The hexagonal recess is designed to transmit precise torque without the risk of "cam-out." This is essential for the 202.826, as the longer 26mm interface creates more friction during insertion than shorter variants.

• 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, reducing palpable hardware and soft-tissue irritation.

• 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: Bicortical fixation of long-segment metacarpal fractures or corrective osteotomies.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal shaft fractures or midfoot fusions where 26mm of depth is required.

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

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

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.