Synthes 214.060 4.5mm Cortex Screw 60mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 4.5mm Cortex Screw | 60mm Length | 214.060

The Synthes 214.060 is a high-strength internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 4.5mm diameter screw with an extended 60mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes Large Fragment System. This screw is specifically designed for the stabilization of fractures in major long bones—such as the femur and tibia—where substantial mechanical loads and deep anatomical corridors require robust hardware.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 214.060 features a fully threaded profile with a 1.75mm thread pitch. At 60mm, this is one of the longer variants in the 4.5mm line, making it the primary choice for bicortical fixation in the femoral shaft or for spanning wide transverse dimensions in reconstructive pelvic surgery.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 214.060

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 4.5 mm

• Length: 60 mm

• Thread Type: Fully Threaded (Cortical Profile)

• Thread Pitch: 1.75 mm

• Core Diameter: 3.0 mm

• Head Diameter: 8.0 mm

• Drive Type: 3.5 mm Large Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Superior Bicortical Purchase: The 60mm length ensures the screw can fully traverse the medullary canal to engage both the near and far cortices of the femur or tibia. This "two-point" fixation is the mechanical gold standard for resisting the significant bending and torsional forces encountered in the lower extremities.

• Interfragmentary Compression (Lagging): Although fully threaded, this screw is frequently used in a lagging technique to achieve active compression across a fracture line. By over-drilling the near cortex to 4.5mm and the far cortex to 3.2mm, the screw head draws the fragments together to promote primary bone healing.

• High-Torque Hex Drive: The 3.5mm hexagonal socket provides a robust interface for the high-torque insertion required to seat the screw into thick, dense diaphyseal bone without the risk of "cam-out" or head stripping.

• System Versatility: The 8.0mm spherical head is precision-milled to sit flush within Synthes 4.5mm DCP, LC-DCP, and LCP (Locking Compression Plate) systems, ensuring even load distribution across the plate-to-screw interface.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 214.060 is biologically inert and offers the high fatigue resistance necessary for early functional mobilization in 2026.

Applications

• Femoral & Tibial Trauma: Primary fixation for diaphyseal fractures and long-bone stabilization.

• Plate Fixation: Securing large fragment compression or neutralization plates to the bone surface in major limb reconstructions.

• Pelvic & Acetabular Surgery: Providing stable fixation in deep pelvic corridors where shorter screws are insufficient.

• Non-union & Revision Surgery: Utilizing high-torque cortical purchase to achieve stability in complex revision cases.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its original material integrity. The threads and hexagonal drive are factory-pristine for reliable performance.

• Sterilization Note: This device is typically provided as a NON-STERILE implant. It MUST be properly cleaned and sterilized (typically via 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 60mm threads and shaft alignment remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.