Schanz Bone Screw w/Flat tip

Clinical Application

Schanz-style bone screws provide rigid skeletal anchorage for external fixation constructs. The flat-tip variant is used to establish secure cortical purchase while presenting a broader contact surface at the leading end. These screws are typically placed percutaneously or through limited exposure into diaphyseal or metaphyseal bone to serve as pin anchors for clamps, rods, and external frames during fracture stabilization, deformity correction, limb lengthening, or temporary traction.

Design & Configuration

The threaded shank is designed to engage cortical bone and resist axial pull-out when connected to external fixation components. The head geometry is shaped to accept fixation clamps and set-screws, enabling stable connections and easy alignment of connecting rods. A flat tip provides a broader bone contact area compared with a trocar point, which can influence seating characteristics and help control the depth of penetration during insertion. These features together help maintain construct stability while facilitating controlled insertion and reliable postoperative handling.

Instrument Specifications

• Type: Schanz bone screw (external fixation pin)
• Working end: Flat tip
• Shank: Threaded for cortical purchase
• Primary use: External fixation, skeletal traction, temporary stabilization

Material & Construction

Schanz screws are precision-machined to ensure consistent thread geometry and head fitment with standard external fixation clamps. These components are commonly produced from medical-grade stainless steel to provide the combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability required for fixation applications.

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