Synthes 202.872 2.7mm Cortex Screw Self-Tapping w/ T8 Stardrive Recess 12mm

Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | T8 Stardrive | 12mm | 202.872

The Synthes 202.872 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with a 12mm length, it is a foundational component of the Synthes 2.7mm Mini-Fragment System. This screw is specifically designed for procedures where anatomical space is limited, providing high pull-out resistance for stabilizing fractures in the hand, foot, or distal radius.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 202.872 features the advanced T8 Stardrive (hexalobular) recess. This drive interface offers significantly higher torque transmission and "grip" compared to traditional hexagonal drives, virtually eliminating "cam-out" and head stripping during insertion into dense cortical bone.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.872

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Overall Length: 12 mm

• Thread Type: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Diameter: 5.0 mm

• Drive Type: T8 Stardrive Recess

• Quantity: 1 Each

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Stardrive Torque Efficiency: The T8 hexalobular recess allows for a more secure connection between the driver and the screw head. This ensures consistent torque transfer and more precise control during the final seating of the screw, which is critical in micro-fixation.

• Self-Tapping Design: Precision-machined cutting flutes at the tip allow the screw to create its own thread path as it is advanced into a 2.0mm pilot hole. This streamlines the surgical workflow by removing the need for a separate tapping step, thereby reducing operative time.

• Optimized Cortical Purchase: The 1.0mm thread pitch is specifically designed to engage the hard outer shell of cortical bone. At a 12mm length, it is ideal for unicortical or bicortical purchase in small bones, providing the necessary shear strength to maintain anatomical reduction.

• Low-Profile Integration: The 5.0mm head diameter is designed to sit flush within Synthes 2.7mm DCP and LCP plates. This low profile minimizes hardware prominence, which is essential in regions with thin soft-tissue coverage, such as the lateral malleolus or metacarpals.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from vacuum-melted surgical steel, the 202.872 offers high fatigue resistance and biological inertness, facilitating early functional mobilization in 2026.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and carpal fractures or small bone osteotomies.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: Stabilization of phalangeal fractures and small-fragment midfoot fusions.

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation in pediatric long bone fractures where 3.5mm hardware is anatomically contraindicated.

• Distal Radius Repair: Supplemental fixation of volar or styloid fragments.

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 clinical use.

• Sterilization Note: This device is provided in STERILE packaging. It is ready for immediate surgical use, provided the sterile barrier is uncompromised and the expiration date is verified per hospital protocol.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical logistics, Primis Medical ensures all Synthes implants are handled and stored to maintain their mechanical and chemical precision.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective packaging to ensure the precision-machined 12mm threads and T8 Stardrive recess remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.