Synthes 201.612 2.4mm Cortex Screw Self-Tapping/12mm

Synthes 2.4mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 12mm | 201.612

The Synthes 201.612 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in cortical (dense) bone. As a 2.4mm diameter screw with a 12mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.4mm Small Fragment System.

The self-tapping design features precision-machined cutting flutes at the distal tip. While a pilot hole must still be drilled (typically using a 1.8mm drill bit), the screw eliminates the need for a separate tapping step by cutting its own internal threads as it advances. This ensures a "custom fit" between the screw and the bone, maximizing pull-out resistance and reducing operative time.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 201.612

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Diameter: 2.4 mm

• Overall Length: 12 mm

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm (Standard Cortex Pitch)

• Drive Type: Cruciform Recess / Stardrive (Verify per set configuration)

• Features: Self-Tapping Distal Flutes

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Optimized Cortical Purchase: The shallow, tightly pitched threads are specifically designed to grip the hard, outer cortex of the bone. This provides exceptional stability for plate fixation or "lagging" small fragments together.

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: By integrating the tapping function into the screw tip, the 201.612 reduces the number of instrument passes required in the surgical field. This minimizes the risk of contamination and decreases the duration of anesthesia for the patient.

• Reduced Thermal Risk: The cutting flutes are engineered to evacuate bone debris efficiently during insertion. This helps prevent heat buildup, thereby reducing the risk of thermal necrosis and promoting a healthier biological environment for bone union.

• Low-Profile Head Design: The screw head is designed to sit flush within Synthes 2.4mm plating systems (such as LCP or distal radius plates). This minimizes hardware prominence, which is critical in areas with thin soft-tissue coverage like the wrist or hand.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, the 201.612 offers the high fatigue strength and corrosion resistance required for long-term internal fixation in 2026 and beyond.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures, and distal radius plate stabilization.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Fixation of small bone fragments in the midfoot or phalanges of the toes.

• Craniomaxillofacial (CMF): Stabilization of small bone grafts or fracture fragments in the mandible or midface.

• Small Fragment Trauma: Supplemental fixation for avulsion fractures where a larger 3.5mm screw would be too intrusive.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is securely housed within its original manufacturer's packaging. Both inner and outer seals are intact, ensuring full material integrity and suitability for clinical use.

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided as a NON-STERILE implant. It MUST be properly cleaned and sterilized via validated steam autoclave protocols in accordance with hospital guidelines 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 handled and stored to maintain their mechanical and chemical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 12mm threads and self-tapping flutes remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.