Synthes 204.026 3.5mm cortex screw 26mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 3.5mm Cortex Screw | Fully Threaded | 26mm Length | 204.026

The Synthes 204.026 is a foundational internal fixation implant designed for secure anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 3.5mm diameter screw with a 26mm length, it is a core component of the Synthes Small Fragment System. This screw is engineered to provide maximum structural stability in diaphyseal bone, making it the primary choice for treating fractures of the forearm (radius/ulna), fibula, and specific fragments of the humerus.

Forged from implant-grade 316L Stainless Steel, the 204.026 features a standard cortical thread pitch specifically calibrated to "bite" into the hard outer shell of the bone, providing superior pull-out resistance when used in conjunction with orthopedic plating systems.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 204.026

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 3.5 mm

• Thread Profile: Fully Threaded (Standard Cortical)

• Screw Length: 26 mm

• Thread Pitch: 1.25 mm

• Core Diameter: 2.4 mm

• Head Type: 6.0 mm Head with 2.5 mm Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Optimized Cortical Pitch: The 1.25 mm thread pattern is designed to maximize surface area contact within the high-density cortical mineral matrix, ensuring a high-tolerance "interference fit."

• High-Torque Hex Drive: The 2.5 mm hexagonal recess is engineered to transmit the significant torque required to seat the screw into dense bone without the risk of "cam-out" or stripping the screw head.

• Low-Profile Spherical Head: The head geometry is precisely calibrated to sit flush within the counter-sunk holes of Synthes DCP (Dynamic Compression Plates), LC-DCP (Limited Contact), and LCP (Locking Compression Plates) systems.

• Bicortical Stability: At 26 mm, this screw is frequently utilized for bicortical fixation in mid-sized long bones, where the screw engages both the near and far cortex for maximum mechanical stability.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Cold-worked for high fatigue strength, the material is biologically inert and designed to withstand the cyclic loads encountered during the early stages of functional rehabilitation.

Applications

• Trauma Surgery: Fixation of diaphyseal fractures in the radius, ulna, and fibula.

• Plate Fixation: Serving as a "neutralization" or "compression" screw when used through 3.5 mm small fragment plating systems.

• Malleolar Fixation: Stabilization of lateral malleolus fractures where 26 mm of depth provides sufficient bicortical purchase.

• Pelvic Reconstruction: Use in small-fragment pelvic sets for the stabilization of specific acetabular or pelvic ring fractures.

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 Synthes implants are stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain the structural and sterile integrity of the system.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the sterile barrier remains uncompromised and the precision-machined threads remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.