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Multiple member interconnect for surgical instrument and absorbable screw fastener

  • US 8,292,933 B2
  • Filed: 02/16/2010
  • Issued: 10/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An absorbable 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, the helical thread having a major diameter and a minor diameter; and

    a head portion disposed at the proximal end of the body portion, the head portion having a driver receiving slot formed in an outer radial surface of the head portion, the helical thread having a helical thread slot corresponding to and in alignment with the driver receiving slot, wherein a radially-innermost surface of the helical thread slot is between the major diameter and the minor diameter of the helical thread.

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