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Bone screw

  • US 6,663,634 B2
  • Filed: 08/03/2001
  • Issued: 12/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A bone pin formed of a biocompatible material comprising:

  • a first portion located at a distal end of the pin having a threaded section for insertion into bone;

    a second portion located at a proximal end of the pin; and

    a third portion located between the first and second portions, wherein the third portion is at least partially coated with an antibacterial agent directly deposited on the biocompatible material free of any intermediate layer, and the antibacterial agent forms a plurality of rings spaced axially along the third portion.

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