Cortex Bone Screw 2mm Hex Head for Veterinary TPLO Plate Fixation

Cortex Bone Screw 2mm is a stainless steel veterinary orthopedic screw designed for cortical bone purchase, TPLO plate fixation, small fragment stabilization, and plate-screw fixation in veterinary orthopedic surgery. The available variants are Cortex Bone Screw 2.0mm Length 6mm Hex Head, 8mm Hex Head, 10mm Hex Head, 12mm Hex Head, 14mm Hex Head, 16mm Hex Head, 18mm Hex Head, 20mm Hex Head, 22mm Hex Head, 24mm Hex Head, 26mm Hex Head, 28mm Hex Head, and 30mm Hex Head. The screw has a 2.0mm diameter, cortical thread profile, pointed tip, and hex head for controlled driver engagement during insertion. It is used with compatible veterinary orthopedic plates during TPLO procedures, compression plate fixation, neutralization plating, corrective osteotomy, small bone repair, and trauma stabilization. Veterinary orthopedic surgeons, small animal practitioners, referral hospitals, teaching institutions, and procurement teams use this screw range in TPLO and orthopedic implant trays where fine cortical fixation is required.

2.0mm Cortical Thread, Pointed Tip, and Hex Head Control

The 2.0mm cortex screw profile is selected when the operative plan requires fine-diameter cortical fixation in smaller veterinary orthopedic constructs. The cortical thread pattern is intended to engage prepared cortical bone through compatible plate holes or planned bone corridors. The pointed tip supports entry into the drilled path after depth measurement, while the hex head allows engagement with a compatible screwdriver for controlled insertion and final seating. Correct driver fit is important because incomplete engagement can damage the head or reduce torque control. During placement, the surgeon maintains axial alignment, advances the screw gradually, monitors insertion resistance, and seats the head according to the plate or fixation plan. The smaller diameter makes this screw useful where larger 2.7mm, 3.5mm, or 4.5mm screws would exceed the intended implant system or bone corridor. Length selection should match measured depth, plate thickness, screw trajectory, and desired cortical purchase.

TPLO Plate Fixation, Small Bone Repair, and Cortical Purchase

Clinical use begins after radiographic planning, patient positioning, surgical exposure, reduction or osteotomy positioning, plate selection, drilling, and depth measurement. In TPLO procedures, Cortex Bone Screw 2mm may be selected for compatible plate holes where fine cortical fixation is required around a small tibial construct. In fracture repair, the screw can support compression plates, neutralization plates, bridging constructs, and selected small fragment fixation systems. It may also be used in corrective osteotomy support, periarticular stabilization, and veterinary trauma workflows where a 2.0mm cortical screw diameter is appropriate. The surgeon selects the correct screw length after measuring the prepared hole and confirming near cortex, far cortex, plate thickness, and planned screw purchase. Proper placement depends on compatible instrumentation, bone quality, screw trajectory, reduction stability, implant system requirements, and the chosen fixation strategy.

6mm to 30mm Length Selection for Orthopedic Implant Trays

The 6mm and 8mm variants are selected for shallow fixation points, compact bone corridors, small patient anatomy, and plate positions where limited screw length is required. The 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, and 20mm variants support common small animal TPLO and fine plate fixation needs where moderate cortical purchase is planned. The 22mm, 24mm, 26mm, 28mm, and 30mm options provide longer working lengths for deeper measured bone corridors or broader plate positions. Keeping the full 6mm to 30mm range in the tray helps the surgical team respond to intraoperative depth measurements without changing screw diameter or head style. Selection should follow drill path, plate thickness, patient size, target cortex, and final verification that the screw seats correctly without unwanted protrusion beyond the intended bone corridor.

Stainless Steel Implant Handling, Inspection, and Procurement Documentation

Stainless steel construction supports thread integrity, head geometry, shaft strength, and handling during orthopedic tray preparation. Before use, the surgical team should inspect the screw head, threads, tip, and shaft for visible damage, contamination, deformation, or packaging concerns. The hex recess should remain clean and clearly formed so the driver seats fully during insertion. Implant handling should follow facility protocol for sterile transfer, sterilization status, tray organization, documentation, and single-patient surgical use. Procurement teams can standardize Cortex Bone Screw 2mm variants with compatible TPLO plates, compression plates, drill bits, taps where applicable, depth gauges, hex screwdrivers, screw racks, and implant storage systems. CE marking, ISO 13485 certification, and FDA compliance language support purchasing documentation for veterinary hospitals, distributors, teaching programs, and institutional buyers. The $2.20 price, OEM availability, carton-box packing, and return and replacement support help maintain orthopedic implant inventory.

SKU	Not listed in accessible page data
Product Name	Cortex Bone Screw 2mm
Price	$2.20
Size Variants	6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm, 28mm, and 30mm Hex Head
Instrument Category	Veterinary orthopedic cortex bone screw
Procedure	TPLO plate fixation, cortical bone purchase, small fragment repair, compression plating, neutralization plating, corrective osteotomy
Diameter	2.0mm
Head Type	Hex head
Thread Type	Cortical thread profile
Material	Stainless steel
Implant Handling	Use according to facility implant handling and sterilization protocol
Use Profile	Single-patient veterinary orthopedic implant use
Certifications	CE marked, ISO 13485 certified, FDA compliant
OEM / Custom Orders	Available
After-Sale Service	Return and replacement support

How is Cortex Bone Screw 2mm used in veterinary TPLO procedures? Cortex Bone Screw 2mm is used when a compatible TPLO plate or orthopedic construct requires fine cortical screw fixation. After drilling and depth measurement, the surgeon selects the correct length, engages the hex head with a compatible driver, and advances the screw through the plate hole into the prepared cortical bone path. The screw helps secure the plate according to the fixation plan. Final use depends on plate compatibility, patient size, bone quality, screw trajectory, and surgeon judgment.

Which screw length should be selected? Screw length should be selected after intraoperative depth measurement and confirmation of plate thickness, bone diameter, and intended cortical purchase. Shorter 6mm and 8mm options suit shallow fixation points. Mid-range 10mm to 20mm options support many small animal plate fixation needs. Longer 22mm to 30mm options are selected when measured bone depth requires additional working length. The surgeon should verify final seating and avoid unwanted protrusion beyond the planned cortex.

How does a 2mm cortex screw differ from larger cortical screws? Cortex Bone Screw 2mm provides a finer diameter option for small bone corridors, compact plates, and delicate veterinary orthopedic constructs. Larger cortical screws such as 2.7mm, 3.5mm, or 4.5mm patterns are selected when bone size, plate design, and fixation demand require greater diameter. The 2mm screw is useful where the plate system and patient anatomy call for smaller cortical purchase. Selection should follow implant compatibility, bone size, screw hole design, and fixation objective.

What driver is required for this screw? This screw uses a hex head and requires a compatible hex screwdriver from the appropriate veterinary orthopedic instrument system. The driver should seat fully before torque is applied. Correct driver fit helps reduce slipping, head damage, and incomplete insertion control. During placement, the surgeon maintains axial alignment, advances the screw gradually, monitors resistance, and stops when the head seats properly against the plate or bone surface.

What role does this screw serve in an orthopedic implant inventory? Cortex Bone Screw 2mm provides a fine cortical fixation option for TPLO plates, compression plates, small fragment repair, corrective osteotomy, and selected veterinary trauma cases. It is stored with compatible plates, drill bits, taps where applicable, depth gauges, hex screwdrivers, reduction forceps, screw racks, and implant trays. Stocking 6mm to 30mm length options helps the surgical team match screw length to measured bone depth during orthopedic procedures.