{"product_id":"synthes-204-842-3-5mm-cortex-screw-self-taping-42mm","title":"Synthes 204.842 3.5mm Cortex Screw Self-Taping 42mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSynthes 204.842 3.5mm Cortex Screw Self-Taping 42mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Model: 204.842 Synthes\u003cbr\u003e• 3.5mm\u003cbr\u003e• A small, threaded, non-bioabsorbable, implantable rod intended for internal orthopaedic fixation by being screwed into a limb bone, rib, the sternum and\/or pelvis to hold a plate, nail, rod or prosthesis to the bone, or to provide direct interfragmentary stabilization of a fractured bone; it is not intended to be introduced through the sleeve of a femoral neck fixation plate\/sleeve, not used in dentistry\/orthodontics, craniofacial or spinal bones, and not dedicated to intramedullary fixation\/arthrodesis. It is typically of cortical or cancellous design and has a drive (e.g., slot, cross, star, polygonal) at its proximal end for introduction with a screwdriver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medical supply or implant item is in its original manufacturer's packaging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eSynthes 204.842\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e3.5 mm diameter stainless-steel cortex screw\u003c\/strong\u003e, self‑tapping in design, with a total length of \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e42 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"414\"\u003ethread diameter of 3.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"445\"\u003ecore diameter of 2.4 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"481\"\u003efine thread pitch of 1.25 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"510\"\u003ehead diameter of 6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is equipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"567\"\u003esmall hexagonal (hex) socket\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise screw insertion.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.westcmr.com\/204842-204-842?srsltid=AfmBOoqZBeEL4ayPrTU4yI4YOoC-K7dUVFPpJ0UFfZfwVuvGe9M3HaUS\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.westcmr.com\/204842-204-842?srsltid=AfmBOoqZBeEL4ayPrTU4yI4YOoC-K7dUVFPpJ0UFfZfwVuvGe9M3HaUS\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis screw is engineered for use in cortical bone fixation, often within 3.5 mm DCP (Dynamic Compression Plate) systems, enabling stabilization by acting as a lag screw where appropriate. The self‑tapping feature eliminates the need for pre-tapping, streamlining surgical workflow. Compatibility is straightforward: it requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e2.5 mm threaded-hole drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for the tap, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e3.5 mm gliding-hole drill bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to prepare the plate hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The hex socket allows for secure driver engagement, reducing slippage during implantation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0527\/8543\/files\/mceclip4_1755122474689d0b2a6a7923720.png?v=1755122476\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Synthes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561420804321,"sku":"SYNT-204.842","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0527\/8543\/files\/shopify-2025-06-18t133600480.jpg?v=1752129657","url":"https:\/\/primismedical.com\/products\/synthes-204-842-3-5mm-cortex-screw-self-taping-42mm","provider":"Primis Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}