SELF-TAPPING SCREW WITH RESORBABLE TIP

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APP PUB NO 20080234762A1
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11682334

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A fixation device for use in bone, such as a bone screw, includes a first end and a second end. The first portion may be manufactured from a short-term resorbable material, and the second portion may be manufactured from a non-resorbable or long term resorbable material. The first portion may comprise a tip capable of self-tapping a bone. The second portion may include at least one thread formed on the outer surface thereof and a head portion formed to mate with a driver.

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ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY INC150 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1200 CHICAGO IL 60606

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Forstein, Micah Warsaw, IN 27 254
Zhang, Kai Warsaw, IN 1564 16890

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