Schanz Nails – Schanz Pins are essential components of Orthopedic External Fixation systems. They are used as Bone Anchoring Pins to establish a mechanical connection between the bone and External Fixator components such as compatible Clamps, Connecting Rods, and Fixation Frames.
The designated section of the Schanz Pin is inserted into the bone according to the applicable Surgical Technique, while the external portion remains accessible for connection to External Fixator components. In this way, the pin functions as a Bone-to-Frame Interface within the External Fixation Construct.
According to the provided data, the product family is listed under the general reference:
Cat. No.: AMS 602.049.000
It is available in three different diameters: Ø4 mm, Ø5 mm, and Ø6 mm, providing surgeons with multiple options when selecting the appropriate Pin Diameter based on Bone Anatomy, Bone Segment, Fixation Site, External Fixator Configuration, and intraoperative assessment.
Each configuration also carries an individual GTIN Number, supporting Product Traceability, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Stock Control within hospitals and surgical supply inventories.
What Are Schanz Nails?
A Schanz Nail, also commonly referred to in the orthopedic industry as a Schanz Pin, is an Orthopedic Bone Pin used as part of External Skeletal Fixation systems.
The pin creates a fixation point between the bone and the External Fixator. Its position within the Fixation Construct can be represented as follows:
Bone → Schanz Pin → Fixator Clamp → Connecting Rod / External Frame
Accordingly, the Schanz Pin is one of the essential components responsible for transmitting mechanical forces between the Bone Segment and the External Fixation Frame, according to the design of the fixation system.
Product Components and Design
- Schanz Pin Body
The main longitudinal body of the pin, forming the primary structure of the implant.
According to the provided table, it is available in three diameters:
Ø4 / Ø5 / Ø6 mm
- Bone Engagement Section
The section designed to interact with the bone and provide Mechanical Bone Engagement.
The provided product information does not clearly specify:
- Thread Diameter
- Thread Length
- Thread Pitch
- Thread Profile
Therefore, the official Technical Datasheet should be consulted to confirm these specifications.
- Smooth Shaft
The non-threaded longitudinal section of the pin, intended to interface with compatible External Fixator components, such as Clamps.
- Distal Tip
The distal end designed to advance into the bone during insertion.
The exact tip type, such as Self-Drilling or Trocar Tip, is not specified in the currently available data.
- External Fixator Interface
The portion of the Schanz Pin remaining outside the bone that allows connection to:
- External Fixator Clamp
- Connecting Rod
- Frame Components
depending on the fixation system being used.
Product Use
Schanz Nails are used within External Fixation systems to provide bone anchorage points and connect the bone to the External Fixator Construct.
Depending on the approved indications of the fixation system, they may be used in applications such as:
- External Fracture Fixation
- Temporary Skeletal Stabilization
- Definitive External Fixation when included within the approved indications
- Bone Segment Stabilization
- Orthopedic Reconstruction using an External Fixator
- Construction of Modular External Fixation Frames
Selection of the appropriate diameter depends on:
- Bone Anatomy
- Bone Segment
- Bone Quality
- Fixation Site
- Pin Trajectory
- External Fixator Configuration
- Clamp Compatibility
- Surgical Planning
- Intraoperative Assessment
The product should be selected and used by a Qualified Orthopedic Surgeon in accordance with the applicable IFU and Surgical Technique of the fixation system.
Key Benefits
Multiple Diameter Options
The range provides three Pin Diameters:
Ø4 mm – Ø5 mm – Ø6 mm
to accommodate different External Fixation requirements.
Bone-to-Fixator Interface
The Schanz Pin functions as a mechanical connecting element between the Bone Segment and the External Fixation Frame.
External Fixator Compatibility
Designed to operate as part of a system incorporating:
- Fixator Clamps
- Connecting Rods
- External Frames
- Other Compatible Fixation Components
Intraoperative Selection Flexibility
The availability of multiple diameters allows the surgeon to select the appropriate Pin Configuration according to anatomy and the planned fixation trajectory.
Clear Product Classification
The product family is listed under:
AMS 602.049.000
facilitating classification within the External Fixation Portfolio.
GTIN Traceability
Each configuration has an individual GTIN Number to support:
- Product Identification
- Traceability
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Stock Control
Technical Specifications
| Diameter | Cat. No. as shown in the table | GTIN No. |
| Ø4 mm | AMS 602.049.004 | 6221361015838 |
| Ø5 mm | AMS 602. … | 6221361015852 |
| Ø6 mm | AMS 602. … | 6221361015876 |
Technical Overview
Product Name: Schanz Nails
Industry Term: Schanz Pins
Product Category: Orthopedic External Fixation Component
Primary Function: Bone Anchorage in External Fixation
General Cat. No.: AMS 602.049.000
Available Diameters: Ø4 / Ø5 / Ø6 mm
Diameter Range: 4–6 mm
Number of Listed Configurations: 3
System Interface: Compatible External Fixator Clamps / Frames
Identification: Individual GTIN Number for each listed diameter
Product Features
- Orthopedic Schanz Pin Design.
- Intended for compatible External Fixation systems.
- Functions as a Bone Anchorage Element.
- Provides a connection between the Bone Segment and the External Fixator.
- Available in three diameters.
- Diameter range from Ø4 to Ø6 mm.
- Supports Pin Diameter selection according to Bone Anatomy.
- Suitable for use with compatible External Fixator Clamps.
- Supports Preoperative Planning.
- Provides options during Intraoperative Pin Selection.
- Supports construction of an External Fixation Construct according to the fixation system design.
- Clear General Cat. No. for the product family: AMS 602.049.000.
- Individual GTIN Number for each diameter.
- Supports Product Traceability.
- Facilitates Procurement, Inventory Management, and Stock Control.
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