Synthes 212.119 3.5mm locking screw self-tapping with stardrive recess 45mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 3.5mm Locking Screw | Self-Tapping | StarDrive™ | 45mm Length | 212.119

The Synthes 212.119 is a high-performance internal fixation implant engineered for Locking Compression Plate (LCP) systems. As a 3.5mm diameter screw with a substantial 45mm length, it is a critical component for stabilizing fractures in larger small-fragment regions, such as the proximal tibia, distal humerus, or calcaneus.

Unlike standard cortex screws, this locking screw features a threaded conical head that mechanically locks into the plate's threaded hole. This creates a "fixed-angle" construct, providing superior stabilization in osteopenic bone and complex comminuted fractures where traditional screw-to-bone purchase is compromised.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 212.119

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Screw Diameter: 3.5 mm

• Thread Profile: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Screw Length: 45 mm (Extended Reach)

• Core Diameter: 2.9 mm

• Thread Pitch: 0.8 mm

• Drive Type: StarDrive™ T15 (Torx compatible)

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Fixed-Angle Stability: The threaded head locks into the plate, transforming the plate-screw assembly into a single rigid unit. This eliminates the need for the plate to be compressed against the bone to maintain stability, effectively preserving the periosteal blood supply.

• StarDrive™ Recess (T15): The StarDrive™ interface allows for higher torque transmission compared to traditional hexagonal drives. It significantly reduces the risk of "cam-out" or stripping the screw head, ensuring reliable insertion even in dense cortical bone over a 45mm trajectory.

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: Precision-machined cutting flutes at the tip allow the screw to carve its own thread path in a 2.8mm pilot hole. This eliminates the separate tapping step, saving operative time and maintaining high tactile feedback.

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

• Increased Core Diameter: At 2.9mm, the core is thicker than a standard 3.5mm cortex screw, providing increased resistance to bending and shear forces within the locking construct.

Applications

• Trauma Surgery: Fixation of metaphyseal and diaphyseal fractures in the tibia, humerus, and fibula using LCP technology.

• Osteopenic Bone Fixation: Providing stable anchorage in elderly patients where bone mineral density is reduced and standard screws may fail.

• Complex Comminution: Bridging fractures where the screw cannot rely on traditional interfragmentary compression for stability.

• Long-Segment Stabilization: The 45mm length is ideal for bicortical locking or for spanning wider bone diameters in reconstructive procedures.

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 preserve the mechanical and sterile integrity of the system.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the sterile barrier remains uncompromised and the StarDrive™ recess remains pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.