Synthes 242.08 Quarter-Tubular Plate with Collar 8 Holes 63mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 242.08 Quarter-Tubular Plate with Collar 8 Holes 63mm Orthopedic Hardware

Synthes 2.7mm Quarter-Tubular Plate with Collar | 8-Hole | 63mm | 242.08

The Synthes 242.08 is a specialized internal fixation implant engineered for the stabilization of fractures in small-to-medium bones, particularly where soft-tissue coverage is minimal. As an 8-hole plate measuring 63mm in length, it is a key component of the Synthes 2.7mm Mini-Fragment System. The "quarter-tubular" geometry provides a semi-cylindrical cross-section that offers essential structural rigidity while remaining thin enough to be precisely contoured to the bone's natural longitudinal anatomy.

A distinguishing feature of the 242.08 is the integrated collar (0.3mm height) around each screw hole. This reinforcement enhances the screw-to-plate interface, preventing plate deformation during high-torque insertion and ensuring the 2.7mm cortex screws remain securely seated throughout the healing process.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 242.08

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• System Size: 2.7 mm

• Plate Type: Quarter-Tubular with Collar

• Hole Count: 8 Holes

• Dimensions: 63 mm (L) x 7 mm (W)

• Thickness: 1.0 mm (Ultra Low-Profile)

• Hole Spacing: 8 mm (Center-to-Center)

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Malleable Buttressing: The 1.0mm thickness allows for sophisticated intraoperative contouring. This 8-hole variant is frequently used as a "buttress" or "neutralization" plate to bridge comminuted segments in the distal fibula, ulna, or metatarsals.

• Extended Bridge Length: At 63mm, this plate provides sufficient length to span long oblique fractures or multiple fracture fragments, allowing for a high density of screw placement to distribute mechanical loads.

• Collar Reinforcement: The peripheral collar increases the surface area of the screw head contact. This is critical for preventing "screw pull-through" in osteoporotic bone or when the plate is subjected to significant bending forces.

• Vascular Preservation: The limited-contact undersurface reduces the footprint on the periosteum. By protecting the bone's blood supply, the 242.08 facilitates faster biological union and reduces the risk of hardware-related infection.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the plate offers high fatigue resistance and is biologically inert, meeting the rigorous standards for long-term internal fixation in 2026.

Applications

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Fixation of lateral malleolus fractures (distal fibula) and elongated metatarsal shaft fractures.

• Forearm Reconstruction: Stabilization of ulnar or radial shaft fractures where low-profile hardware is required to allow for free tendon gliding.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Stabilization of long bone fractures in pediatric patients where 3.5mm hardware would be anatomically intrusive.

• Corrective Osteotomies: Providing a stable neutralization construct for elongated bone-cut sites in the extremities.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Individually Packaged.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its factory-specified structural and material integrity.

• Sterilization Note: This is typically provided as a NON-STERILE implant. It must be properly cleaned and sterilized (standard steam autoclave) according to hospital protocols and Synthes’ Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to clinical implantation.

• 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.