Synthes 243.14 2.0mm Straight Plate 4 Holes 23mm

Synthes 2.0mm Straight Plate | 4-Hole | 23mm Length | 243.14

The Synthes 243.14 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for the stabilization of small bone fractures and the management of delicate osteotomies. As a 2.0mm system straight plate measuring 23mm in length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.0mm Mini-Fragment System. This plate is specifically designed for procedures where anatomical space is limited and hardware must maintain an ultra-low profile to prevent interference with overlying soft tissues or gliding tendons.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 243.14 offers exceptional shear strength and fatigue resistance. The 4-hole configuration provides a compact footprint for stabilizing short-oblique or transverse fractures in the phalanges or metacarpals.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 243.14

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• System Size: 2.0 mm Mini-Fragment System

• Plate Type: Straight Plate (Non-Locking)

• Hole Count: 4 Holes

• Dimensions: 23 mm (L) x 5 mm (W)

• Plate Thickness: 1.0 mm (Ultra Low-Profile)

• Hole Spacing: 6 mm (Center-to-Center)

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Ultra-Low Profile (1.0mm): Specifically engineered for anatomical regions with minimal soft-tissue coverage. The 1.0mm thickness minimizes hardware palpability and reduces the risk of tendon adhesions, which is critical for post-operative range of motion in hand surgery.

• Malleable Contouring: While providing rigid fixation, the cold-worked stainless steel is designed to be intraoperatively contoured with plate-bending irons. This allows the surgeon to precisely match the longitudinal and transverse curves of the bone anatomy.

• Neutralization Construct: The 23mm length and 4-hole array allow for a stable "neutralization" construct. By placing a lag screw across the fracture and using the 243.14 plate to "bridge" the area, the plate shields the lag screw from bending and torsional forces.

• Limited Contact Design: The undersurface is designed to reduce contact with the periosteum. This preserves the vital blood supply to the cortical bone, facilitating faster biological healing and reducing the risk of bone resorption under the plate.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, the plate is biologically inert and offers the corrosion resistance required for long-term internal fixation.

Applications

• Hand & Finger Surgery: Fixation of transverse or short oblique metacarpal and phalangeal shaft fractures.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of delicate fractures in the toes or metatarsals.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation in pediatric small bone fractures where larger hardware would be anatomically intrusive.

• Reconstructive Procedures: Providing stable fixation for corrective osteotomies or small bone fusions (arthrodesis).

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Individually Packaged.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its factory-specified structural and material integrity. The screw holes and plate edges are factory-smooth to prevent tissue irritation.

• 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 in 2026.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical hardware, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes implants are stored and handled to preserve their mechanical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the 23mm longitudinal alignment and 1.0mm thickness are not compromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.