Absorbable surgical fastener with bone penetrating elements
US5522817A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0648
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-inserting absorbable orthopedic fixation device having a bioabsorbable fastening body portion for fastening body tissue, and having bone penetrating elements such as hard, pointed tips for penetrating bone or hard tissue fixed thereto. The pointed tips may be fabricated from metals or ceramics. The fixation device may be in the form of staples, pins, screws, and the like.
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