Patent ID: 7261716
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An interference screw for anchoring a transplant to a bone comprising: a screw body made of a biodegradable material, said screw body including a head and a shaft and at least one axially extending groove substantially the length of said screw body and cut into an outer side of said screw body; said screw head having a recess located therein; a tool for inserting the screw into an opening in the bone, said tool including a drive element for insertion into said at least one axially extending groove; said tool having a protrusion corresponding to said recess in the screw head for centering said tool with respect to said screw body during insertion; said screw body adapted to contact the transplant positioned between said screw body and a side of the opening in the bone to anchor said transplant to said bone.