Schanz Bone Screw w/Flat tip

Clinical Application

Used primarily in orthopaedic trauma and fixation systems, this Schanz-style bone screw provides percutaneous or open purchase of cortical and metaphyseal bone for external fixation, skeletal traction, and provisional fragment control during definitive fixation. The flat tip is selected when a broader contact surface at the far cortex is desired to reduce point-loading and the risk of the tip penetrating soft tissues or thin cortices, making it useful near joint regions, in osteopenic bone, and in cases where bicortical penetration is to be minimized.

Design & Configuration

The configuration combines a threaded shank engineered for mechanical purchase in bone with a proximal head designed to engage external fixation clamps or adapters. The flat-tip geometry distributes load over a larger bone surface than a sharp-point pin, which can reduce local bone cut-through and improve stability in cancellous or compromised bone. The head geometry facilitates secure clamp engagement and straightforward insertion and removal with standard drivers compatible with Schanz-style systems.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Schanz bone screw
• Pattern / model: Schanz
• Configuration: Threaded shank with proximal head for clamp engagement
• Tip pattern: Flat tip
• Typical surgical use: External fixation, skeletal traction, provisional fixation
• Material / construction: Implant-grade surgical stainless steel or titanium alloy (common for this pattern)

Material & Construction

These screws are produced from implant-grade metallurgy commonly used for Schanz patterns, typically surgical stainless steel (e.g., 316L) or titanium alloy, and are precision-machined to provide consistent thread geometry and surface finish. The flat tip is formed to maintain a broad contact surface, and the head is machined for reliable mechanical engagement with external fixation clamps and drivers.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy