Synthes 401.822.96 2.0MM TI Cortex Screw Self Tapping 22MM

Synthes 2.0mm Titanium Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 22mm | 401.822.96

The Synthes 401.822.96 is a high-precision micro-implant engineered for stable internal fixation in small bone fragments. Part of the Synthes 2.0mm Modular Hand System, this screw is designed for procedures where anatomical space is limited and hardware weight must be minimized to facilitate early mobilization. At a 2.0mm diameter and 22mm length, it is one of the longer variants in the 2.0mm line, making it ideal for the bicortical fixation of metacarpal shafts or the stabilization of midface fractures.

Constructed from implant-grade Titanium, this screw offers superior biocompatibility and is non-magnetic, ensuring high-fidelity post-operative MRI and CT imaging with minimal metal artifact. The self-tapping distal tip features precision-machined cutting flutes, allowing the screw to create its own thread path as it is advanced into a 1.5mm pilot hole, enhancing surgical efficiency and providing excellent haptic feedback.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 401.822.96

• Material: Titanium (Ti)

• Diameter: 2.0 mm

• Length: 22 mm

• Thread Type: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Thread Pitch: 0.6 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.4 mm

• Head Diameter: 3.5 mm

• Drive Type: Cruciform Recess

• Quantity: Individually Packaged, Sterile

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Titanium Biocompatibility: Commercially pure titanium promotes excellent osseointegration and minimizes soft-tissue irritation. Its lightweight properties are critical in hand surgery, where excess hardware mass can impede tendon gliding.

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: The integrated cutting flutes at the screw tip allow for direct insertion following a pilot drill. This reduces operative time and ensures a precise fit within the cortical bone, maximizing pull-out resistance.

• Extended Bicortical Reach: The 22mm length is specifically suited for reaching the far cortex in larger micro-bone structures, providing "two-point" fixation that significantly increases the stability of the construct against bending forces.

• Low-Profile Head: The 3.5mm head is designed to sit flush within Synthes 2.0mm plates. This profile is essential for preventing hardware palpability in areas with minimal soft-tissue coverage.

• High-Torque Cruciform Drive: The cruciform recess provides a secure interface between the screwdriver and the screw head, reducing the risk of "cam-out" or head stripping during insertion into dense cortical bone.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Bicortical fixation of metacarpal and phalangeal shaft fractures.

• Craniomaxillofacial (CMF): Stabilization of midface, mandibular, and orbital fractures.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation in pediatric small bone fractures where 2.7mm or 3.5mm hardware may be contraindicated.

• Podiatric Surgery: Stabilization of delicate fractures or osteotomies in the metatarsals.

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 titanium micro-hardware is stored in climate-controlled environments to preserve its structural and chemical properties.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 2.0mm threads and factory-sealed pouch remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.