摘要 |
Method of fastening a first article having an opening to a second article using a fastener which includes a connecting member and a rotatably mounted member which includes at least one of an external thread, a spline and a row of teeth, wherein the method includes securing the fastener to the second article, moving the first article towards the fastener, allowing the fastener to penetrate the opening of the first article, and causing the rotatably mounted member to cut into or self-thread into the opening of the first article upon movement of the first article towards the fastener, wherein the fastener is adapted for use in a medical or surgical area.
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