Patent ID: 8002811
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61L,B25B,C08L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A resorbable screw fastener comprising: a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end, the body portion having a helical thread formed thereon; and a head portion disposed at the proximal end of the body portion, the head portion having a driver receiving structure defining a slot formed in an outer radial side surface of the head portion, the driver receiving structure being configured for receiving both a linear and a rotational force, the head portion including a substantially flattened surface formed in an outermost diameter thereof, wherein the substantially flattened surface of the head portion is in radial registration with a substantially flattened surface formed in an outermost diameter of the helical thread, wherein the substantially flattened surface formed in the outermost diameter of the helical thread projects partially radially inward from the outermost diameter of the helical thread and does not project into the body portion, wherein absorption of the resorbable screw fastener is nearly complete at approximately 12 months post implantation.