Schanz Bone Screw w/Flat tip

Clinical Application

Schanz bone screws with a flat tip are used to establish secure skeletal purchase for external fixation constructs and temporary stabilization during orthopedic trauma, limb reconstruction, and perioperative fracture management. They are typically placed percutaneously into diaphyseal or metaphyseal cortical bone (for example tibia, femur, humerus) to act as anchor points for clamps, rings, or rods used in external fixators and traction assemblies. The flat tip design provides a broad contact surface at the bone interface, which can aid seating and reduce the risk of over-penetration compared with sharply pointed tips in certain clinical scenarios.

Design & Configuration

Geometry and head configuration are optimized for mechanical stability and straightforward connection to external fixation hardware. The threaded shaft provides axial and rotational purchase in cortical bone while the head is configured to work with standard clamp systems used in external fixation. The flat tip presents a larger contact area against the cortex, which often facilitates controlled seating and engagement, helping to minimize toggling and localized bone subsidence when compared to tapered or trocar tips. Percutaneous insertion with an appropriate driver allows rapid placement and removal during operative and postoperative management.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Bone screw for external fixation
• Pattern / model: Schanz
• Configuration: Percutaneous fixation screw with flat tip
• Tip pattern: Flat tip to broaden cortical contact
• Typical uses: External fixation anchoring, provisional skeletal fixation, traction
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished to permit routine reprocessing and sterilization between uses. The machined thread profile and head interface are produced to provide consistent mechanical engagement and reproducible mating 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