Synthes 243.15 2.0mm straight plate 5 holes 29mm orthopedic hardware

Synthes 2.0mm Straight Plate | 5-Hole | 29mm Length | 243.15

The Synthes 243.15 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 29mm 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 243.15 offers exceptional shear strength and fatigue resistance. The 5-hole configuration provides ample fixation points to bridge fracture gaps or provide neutralization across a fracture site, ensuring stable alignment during the biological healing process.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 243.15

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• System Size: 2.0 mm Mini-Fragment System

• Plate Type: Straight Plate (Non-Locking)

• Hole Count: 5 Holes

• Dimensions: 29 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, such as the dorsal aspect of the phalanges or metacarpals. The 1.0mm thickness minimizes hardware palpability and reduces the risk of tendon adhesions.

• 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 & Bridging: The 29mm length and 5-hole array allow for a stable "neutralization" construct. By placing a lag screw across the fracture and using the 243.15 plate to "bridge" the area, the plate shields the lag screw from bending and torsional forces.

• Limited Contact Design: The undersurface is precision-milled to reduce contact with the periosteum. This preserves the vital blood supply to the cortical bone, facilitating faster union 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 2.7mm or 3.5mm hardware is 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 29mm longitudinal alignment and 1.0mm thickness are not compromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.