PLUG FOR INSERTION INTO A BONE CANAL

摘要

A plug (1) for insertion into a bone canal (14) is disclosed. The plug (1) comprises an elongate central body (2) of substantially constant cross secti on carrying at least four radially extending flanges (3) of substantially equal shape and size. The flanges (3) form solid, disk-like structures, free of cu ts and are axially spaced along the central axis of the body (2), such that the y extend in substantially parallel planes. The plug (1) is made of a copolymer of a polyalkylene glycol terephtalate and an aromatic polyester.