Synthes 2.7mm Cortex Screw | Self-Tapping | 34mm | 202.834

The Synthes 202.834 is a high-precision internal fixation implant engineered for stable anchorage in dense cortical bone. As a 2.7mm diameter screw with an extended 34mm length, it is a vital component of the Synthes 2.7mm Mini-Fragment System. This screw is specifically designed for procedures where 3.5mm hardware is too large, but high pull-out resistance and significant reach are required for stabilizing fractures in the hand, foot, or distal radius.

Constructed from 316L Surgical Stainless Steel, the 202.834 features a self-tapping distal tip with precision-machined cutting flutes. This design allows the screw to create its own thread path as it is advanced into a 2.0mm pilot hole, enhancing surgical efficiency and providing the surgeon with superior tactile feedback during final seating in dense cortical bone.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Synthes (DePuy Synthes)

• Model / REF: 202.834

• Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Surgical Grade)

• Diameter: 2.7 mm

• Length: 34 mm

• Thread Type: Self-Tapping / Fully Threaded

• Thread Pitch: 1.0 mm

• Core Diameter: 1.9 mm

• Head Diameter: 5.0 mm (Spherical)

• Drive Type: Small Hexagonal Socket

• Quantity: 1 Each (Individually Packaged)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Self-Tapping Efficiency: The integrated cutting flutes at the screw tip allow for direct insertion following a pilot drill. This reduces operative time by eliminating the need for a separate tapping step while ensuring a high-friction, precise fit.

• Extended Bicortical Purchase: The 34mm length is exceptionally long for a 2.7mm diameter screw, making it the primary choice for spanning wider bone dimensions in the hand or foot where "two-point" bicortical fixation is required to resist bending forces.

• Optimized Cortical Thread: With a 1.0mm thread pitch and a robust 1.9mm core, this screw is engineered to maximize surface area contact within the hard outer shell of the bone, ensuring reliable stability during the biological healing process.

• Universal System Integration: The 5.0mm spherical head is designed to sit flush within Synthes 2.7mm DCP and LC-DCP plates. This ensures even load distribution and minimizes hardware prominence in areas with thin soft-tissue coverage.

• 316L Stainless Steel Biocompatibility: Forged from cold-worked surgical steel, the 202.834 is biologically inert and offers the high fatigue resistance necessary for early functional mobilization.

Applications

• Hand & Wrist Surgery: Fixation of metacarpal and carpal fractures or stabilization of corrective osteotomies.

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

• Pediatric Orthopedics: Precise fixation in pediatric long bone fractures where 3.5mm hardware may be contraindicated by anatomical size.

• Maxillofacial Repair: Specialized reconstruction of the mandible or midface requiring deep cortical purchase.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This implant is unused and maintains its original material integrity. The threads and hexagonal drive are factory-pristine to ensure reliable surgical performance in 2026.

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

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

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to ensure the precision-machined 34mm shaft remains perfectly straight and the threads remain pristine.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.