Schanz Nails – Schanz Pins are essential components used within Orthopedic External Fixation systems. They function as bone anchoring elements that are inserted into the bone according to the prescribed Surgical Technique and subsequently connected to compatible Clamps, Rods, or Frames to create an External Fixation Construct.
The primary role of the Schanz Pin is to establish a mechanical connection between the bone and the External Fixator, enabling the surgeon to configure the fixation frame according to the clinical requirements, fixation location, bone anatomy, and the approved Reduction / Stabilization plan.
According to the provided data, the product range is listed under the general reference Cat. No.: AMS 602.609.000, while the table contains 5 Configurations, each with an individual product code and GTIN Number. The listed lengths range from 120 mm to 220 mm, including 120, 160, 180, and 220 mm, with two separate 120 mm variants listed under different product codes.
The availability of multiple configurations supports Preoperative Planning and Intraoperative Pin Selection according to the fixation site, bone segment, required external pin length, and compatibility with the components of the External Fixation System.
In addition, an individual GTIN Number for each variant provides a clear identification and traceability system supporting Procurement, Inventory Management, Product Traceability, and Stock Control.
What Are Schanz Nails?
A Schanz Nail, also commonly referred to in the orthopedic fixation industry as a Schanz Pin, is a metal bone pin used as a fixation component within External Fixation systems.
A portion of the pin is inserted into the bone, while the external portion remains accessible for connection to the External Fixator using compatible Clamps or Connectors.
Its function within the system can be represented as follows:
Bone → Schanz Pin → Clamp / Connector → External Fixator Rod or Frame
Therefore, the Schanz Pin acts as the essential connecting element between the Bone Segment and the External Fixation Construct.
Product Components and Design
- Schanz Pin Body
The main longitudinal body of the pin, providing the required length between the fixation area inside the bone and the components of the External Fixator outside the body.
- Bone Engagement Section
The section designed for insertion and fixation within the bone.
Schanz Pins typically incorporate specialized geometry to achieve effective Bone Engagement. However, the provided table does not specify the Thread Type, Thread Length, or Diameter for each variant; therefore, these values should not be stated without reference to the official Technical Datasheet.
- Smooth Shaft Section
The longitudinal section of the pin that serves as the interface with the compatible External Fixation Clamp / Connector.
- Distal Tip
The end of the pin designed to advance into the bone along the insertion trajectory specified in the Surgical Technique.
The exact tip geometry and characteristics, such as Self-Drilling or Trocar Point, are not specified in the provided product data.
- External Fixator Interface
The external section of the Schanz Pin that allows it to be secured within a Clamp or Connecting Element as part of the External Fixation Frame.
Product Use
Schanz Nails / Schanz Pins are used as components of compatible External Skeletal Fixation systems, providing anchorage points between the bone and the External Fixator.
They may be used in approved External Fixation applications such as:
- Fracture External Fixation
- Temporary External Stabilization
- Definitive External Fixation when included within the system indications
- Bone Segment Stabilization
- Certain Orthopedic Reconstruction Procedures requiring an External Fixator
- Construction of Monoaxial or Modular External Fixation Constructs according to the system design
Selection of the appropriate pin configuration depends on:
- Bone Anatomy
- Fixation Site
- Bone Segment
- Required Pin Length
- External Fixator Geometry
- Clamp Compatibility
- Pin Trajectory
- Preoperative Planning
- Intraoperative Assessment
The product should be selected and implanted by a Qualified Orthopedic Surgeon in accordance with the applicable IFU and Surgical Technique of the External Fixation System.
Key Benefits
Bone Anchorage for External Fixation
The Schanz Pin provides an anchoring connection between the bone and the External Fixator Construct.
Multiple Length Configurations
The range provides multiple length options, allowing the appropriate configuration to be selected according to the fixation site and External Fixator requirements.
Length Range up to 220 MM
The listed configurations include lengths up to:
220 mm
providing longer pin options in addition to shorter configurations.
External Fixator Integration
Designed to function as part of a system incorporating:
- Schanz Pins
- Clamps
- Connecting Rods
- External Fixation Frames
subject to system compatibility.
Individual Product Identification
Each variant has an individual Cat. No.
GTIN Traceability
A separate GTIN No. for each configuration supports:
- Product Identification
- Traceability
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Stock Control
Technical Specifications
| Length | Cat. No. | GTIN No. |
| 120 mm | AMS 606.609.120 | 6221361014169 |
| 180 mm | AMS 606.609.180 | 6221361014183 |
| 220 mm | AMS 606.609.220 | 6221361014206 |
| 160 mm | AMS 606.459.160 | 6221361014220 |
| 120 mm | AMS 606.409.120 | 6221361014244 |
Technical Overview
Product Name: Schanz Nails
Industry Term: Schanz Pins
Product Category: Orthopedic External Fixation Component
Primary Function: Bone Anchorage within an External Fixation System
General Cat. No. Shown: AMS 602.609.000
Number of Listed Configurations: 5
Listed Lengths: 120 / 160 / 180 / 220 mm
Minimum Listed Length: 120 mm
Maximum Listed Length: 220 mm
Product Identification: Individual Cat. No. & GTIN No. for each listed configuration
System Interface: Compatible External Fixator Clamps / Connecting Components
Product Features
- Schanz Pin Design intended for Orthopedic External Fixation.
- Functions as a Bone Anchorage Element within the External Fixator Construct.
- Provides an interface between the Bone Segment and Fixator components.
- Suitable for use with compatible Clamps and Connecting Components.
- Includes 5 Product Configurations according to the provided table.
- Listed lengths range from 120 mm to 220 mm.
- Includes more than one 120 mm Variant under separate product codes.
- Provides additional options during Preoperative Planning.
- Supports Intraoperative Pin Selection.
- Enables the construction of an External Fixation Construct according to the system design.
- Individual Cat. No. for each configuration.
- Individual GTIN Number for each variant.
- Facilitates Product Traceability.
- Supports Surgical Inventory Management.
- Suitable for organized Procurement, Stock Control, and Product Identification.
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