OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003170

Biocompatible absorbable polymer fastener and driver for use in surgical procedures

Published: 2026-09-15T19:42:59.530420Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003170
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Fastening Tools

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ABSTRACT

A biocompatible fastener that may be used for attachment of a fixation plate
to bone is described herein, where the fastener has features that facilitate
its deployment in a surgical environment. The fastener is composed of a screw,
having a threaded shaft and slotted head, and a detachable body that is used
for deploying the screw and is then broken away and discarded. The slot in the
head of the screw has stress concentrating notch features that direct the
fracture lines into the screw head upon detachment of the secondary body, thus
ensuring that the screw head surface remains smooth after deployment. A
suitable driver for applying the fastener is also described.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

[0004] Sheet 4.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003170
Published 2026-09-15T19:42:59.530420Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003170