Synthes 242.04 Quarter-Tubular Plate with Collar 4 Holes 31mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Quarter-Tubular Plate with Collar | 4-Hole | 31mm | 242.04

The Synthes 242.04 is a specialized internal fixation implant designed for the stabilization of small bone fractures, particularly in areas with minimal soft-tissue coverage. As a 4-hole plate measuring 31mm in length, it is a key component of the Synthes 2.7mm Mini-Fragment System. The "quarter-tubular" geometry provides a unique semi-cylindrical cross-section that offers inherent structural rigidity while remaining thin enough to be easily contoured to the bone's natural anatomy.

A distinguishing feature of this specific model is the integrated collar, which provides additional reinforcement around the screw holes to prevent plate deformation under load and ensures a secure interface with 2.7mm cortex screws.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 242.04

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• System Size: 2.7 mm

• Plate Type: Quarter-Tubular with Collar

• Hole Count: 4 Holes

• Dimensions: 31 mm (L) x 7 mm (W)

• Thickness: 1.0 mm (Ultra Low-Profile)

• Hole Spacing: 8 mm (Center-to-Center)

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Malleable Buttressing: The 1.0mm thickness allows for precise intraoperative contouring. This plate is frequently used as a "buttress" plate to prevent the collapse of small articular fragments in the hand, foot, or distal fibula.

• Quarter-Tubular Strength: The curved profile of the plate increases its moment of inertia compared to a flat plate of the same thickness, providing superior resistance to bending forces while maintaining a minimal vertical footprint.

• Collar Reinforcement: The 0.3mm collar height around the screw holes increases the surface area of the screw-to-plate interface. This reduces the risk of the screw head "pulling through" the plate in osteoporotic bone or high-stress environments.

• Limited Contact Design: The undersurface of the plate is designed to minimize contact with the periosteum, preserving the vital blood supply to the bone and facilitating faster biological healing.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 242.04 is biologically inert and offers high fatigue resistance, essential for early functional mobilization.

Applications

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Fixation of lateral malleolus fractures (distal fibula) and metatarsal fractures.

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Stabilization of metacarpal shaft fractures or corrective osteotomies.

• Olecranon Fixation: Providing a low-profile tension-band or buttress construct in ulnar fractures.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Stabilization of small bone fractures where 3.5mm hardware would be anatomically intrusive.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Individually Packaged.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its original material integrity.

• Packaging Note: This item is identified as Open Package. While the outer bulk packaging may have been compromised or removed, the plate has been visually inspected for structural integrity.

• Sterilization Requirement: This is 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 in 2026.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical hardware, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes implants are handled in accordance with strict quality control standards.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 1.0mm plate geometry remains pristine and unbent during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.