Synthes 212.808 2.4MM Locking Screw SLF-TPNG With Stardrive Recess 8mm

Synthes 2.4mm Locking Screw | Self-Tapping | 8mm | 212.808

The Synthes 212.808 is a high-performance internal fixation implant engineered for stable, angular-stable anchorage in small bone fragments. As a 2.4mm diameter screw with an 8mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.4mm LCP (Locking Compression Plate) Distal Radius System.

Unlike standard cortex screws, this locking screw features a threaded head that mechanically engages with the corresponding threaded holes of an LCP plate. This creates a "fixed-angle" construct, which is functionally equivalent to an internal reconstructive bridge, providing superior stability in osteoporotic bone or comminuted fractures where traditional screw purchase is compromised.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 212.808

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 2.4 mm

• Length: 8 mm

• Thread Type: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Drive Type: T8 StarDrive Recess

• Head Design: Threaded Locking Head

• System Compatibility: 2.4 mm LCP Distal Radius & Small Fragment Systems

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Fixed-Angle Stability: The threaded head locks into the plate, ensuring that the screw cannot toggle, back out, or lose primary reduction. This is critical for maintaining the volar tilt and radial inclination during the healing of distal radius fractures.

• StarDrive Recess (T8): The StarDrive (hexalobular) interface provides significantly higher torque transmission compared to traditional hexagonal or cruciform drives. It minimizes the risk of "stripping" the screw head, which is vital during the high-torque final locking phase.

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: Precision-machined cutting flutes at the tip allow the screw to create its own thread path as it advanced into a 1.8mm pilot hole. This reduces operative time and ensures a precise fit within the cortical bone.

• Preservation of Bone Vascularity: Because the stability is derived from the screw-to-plate locking mechanism, the plate does not need to be compressed tightly against the periosteum. This "limited contact" approach preserves the vital blood supply to the bone.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 212.808 offers high fatigue strength and biological inertness, essential for early functional mobilization in 2026.

Applications

• Distal Radius Fractures: Primary fixation in volar or dorsal 2.4mm LCP plates.

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Stabilization of carpal fusions or metacarpal fractures requiring angular stability.

• Forefoot Reconstruction: Use in 2.4mm locking plates for Hallux Valgus corrections or midfoot fusions.

• Pediatric Trauma: Small bone fixation where stable constructs are required despite smaller anatomical dimensions.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its original material integrity. The T8 recess and locking head threads are factory-pristine.

• Sterilization Note: This device is typically provided as a NON-STERILE implant. It MUST be properly cleaned and sterilized (standard steam autoclave) in accordance with validated hospital protocols and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical implantation.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in orthopedic logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes implants are stored and handled to maintain their mechanical and chemical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 2.4mm threads and T8 drive remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.