Synthes 202.836 2.7mm cortex screw self-tapping 36mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 36mm Length | 202.836

The Synthes 202.836 is a high-precision internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a significant 36mm length, it is an 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 for "cross-bone" stabilization in the hand, foot, and distal radius where standard mini-fragment lengths are insufficient.

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: 202.836

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 36 mm (Extra-Long Variant)

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Type: 5.0 mm Spherical Head with Small Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Extended Bicortical Reach: At 36mm, this screw is optimized for oblique fixation or for spanning wider bone diameters where a standard 2.7mm screw would fall short. It allows for secure engagement of both cortical walls, which is essential for rotational stability.

• 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, critical for maintaining trajectory over a 36mm distance.

• High-Torque Hex Drive: The small hexagonal recess is designed to transmit precise torque without the risk of "cam-out." This is particularly important for the 202.836, as the longer thread interface generates more friction during the final seating of the screw.

• 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.

• 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: Long-segment fixation of metacarpal fractures or corrective osteotomies requiring deep purchase.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of metatarsal shaft fractures or midfoot fusions where 36mm of depth is required to reach the far cortex.

• Trauma Surgery: Fixation of cortical fragments in the distal radius or fibula where an oblique "lag" trajectory requires extra length.

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

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.