Synthes 223.551 3.5mm LCP plate 5 holes 72mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 3.5mm LCP Plate | 5-Hole | 72mm Length | 223.551

The Synthes 223.551 is a high-performance internal fixation implant designed for the stabilization of small fragment fractures. As a 5-hole plate measuring 72mm in length, it is a cornerstone of the Synthes Small Fragment LCP (Locking Compression Plate) System. This plate features the revolutionary Combi-hole technology, which allows surgeons to utilize both conventional compression and locked internal fixation within the same implant.

Constructed from implant-grade 316L Stainless Steel, the 223.551 offers a low-profile design that minimizes soft-tissue irritation while providing the structural rigidity required for the humerus, radius, ulna, and fibula.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 223.551

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Plate Type: LCP (Locking Compression Plate)

• Hole Count: 5 Combi-holes

• Dimensions: 72 mm (L) x 11 mm (W)

• Plate Thickness: 3.4 mm

• System Compatibility: 3.5 mm Small Fragment System

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Combi-Hole Versatility: Each of the 5 holes features a "figure-eight" design. One side is threaded for 3.5mm locking screws, providing angular stability; the other side is a dynamic compression unit for 3.5mm cortex or 4.0mm cancellous screws, allowing for interfragmentary compression.

• Angular Stability: In comminuted or osteoporotic bone, the locking screws create a "fixed-angle" construct. This prevents the plate from being pressed against the bone, preserving the periosteal blood supply and reducing the risk of "cold-welding" or hardware loosening.

• Limited-Contact Profile: The underside of the plate is undercut to minimize contact with the bone surface. This design feature protects the vital vascularity of the bone, promoting faster biological healing and reducing the risk of infection.

• Low-Profile Design: With a width of only 11mm, this plate is ideal for anatomical regions with minimal soft-tissue coverage, such as the distal fibula or the subcutaneous border of the ulna.

• 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.

Applications

• Diaphyseal Fractures: Stabilization of simple and complex fractures in the radius, ulna, and fibula.

• Metaphyseal Fixation: Providing stable anchorage in the distal humerus or proximal tibia.

• Osteotomies: Secure fixation for corrective bone-cut procedures in the extremities.

• Non-unions & Revisions: Utilizing locking technology to achieve purchase in compromised bone where standard screws may fail.

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 a rigid outer box to ensure the sterile barrier is never compromised and the 72mm plate maintains its factory-specified alignment.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.