Synthes 281.90 95° DCS Plate 10 Holes/178mm

Synthes 95° DCS Plate | 10 Holes | 178mm | 281.90

The Synthes 281.90 is a foundational component of the Dynamic Compression Screw (DCS) system. This 10-hole plate features a fixed 95° angle, specifically engineered for the stabilization of supracondylar femoral fractures, distal femoral osteotomies, and certain proximal femoral fractures where a perpendicular trajectory is clinically indicated.

At 178mm in length, the 10-hole configuration provides an extended bridge for the femoral shaft, allowing for multiple points of fixation distal and proximal to the fracture site. This is particularly critical in comminuted distal femur fractures, where a long-span plate is required to distribute mechanical loads and prevent hardware failure during the 2026 recovery cycle.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 281.90

• Material: 316L Surgical Stainless Steel

• Plate Angle: 95°

• Hole Count: 10 Holes (DCP/LC-DCP profile)

• Overall Length: 178 mm

• Screw Compatibility: 4.5mm Cortex Screws (shaft) / DHS-DCS Lag Screw (barrel)

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Fixed 95° Geometry: The 95° angle is designed to align with the lateral condyle of the distal femur. This ensures that the lag screw is directed parallel to the knee joint, providing a rigid construct that resists the high varus/valgus forces present in the distal thigh.

• Extended 10-Hole Shaft: The 178mm length offers superior leverage and stabilization for mid-shaft extensions of distal fractures. The 10-hole span allows for "bridge plating" techniques, preserving the biological envelope around the fracture to facilitate faster union.

• Dynamic Compression Capability: The plate holes are designed to allow for axial compression when using eccentric screw placement, helping to close transverse fracture gaps and enhance primary bone healing.

• High-Fatigue 316L Stainless Steel: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, this plate provides the structural rigidity and fatigue resistance required to withstand cyclic loading during early mobilization protocols.

• Low-Profile Anatomy: Despite its length, the plate features beveled edges and a tapered distal end to minimize soft-tissue irritation and facilitate easier submuscular insertion.

Applications

• Supracondylar Femur Fractures: The primary indication for stabilizing fractures just above the knee joint.

• Distal Femoral Osteotomies: Maintenance of alignment in corrective surgeries for valgus or varus deformities.

• Intercondylar Fractures: Providing a lateral buttress for complex intra-articular fractures.

• Subtrochanteric Fractures: Occasionally utilized in the proximal femur for specific fracture patterns requiring a 95° construct.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: The implant is securely housed within its original manufacturer's packaging. Both inner and outer seals are intact, ensuring full material integrity and suitability for surgical 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 facility guidelines and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical implantation.

• Note on Nomenclature: While your provided text refers to this as a "DHS Plate," model 281.90 is technically a DCS (Dynamic Compression Screw) plate due to its 95° angle and application for the distal femur.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to ensure the 178mm shaft remains perfectly straight and the 95° barrel alignment is maintained within strict factory tolerances.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.