Osteo-Pin® is used in oral and maxillofacial surgery and periodontics to attach and immobilize barrier membranes used for guided tissue regeneration and guided bone regeneration. The Osteo-Pin® fixation pin is a small bio-absorbable device with a tack-like design. It has a small head and retention ridges which allow compression force to be applied to the membrane and bone. Osteo-Pin® is unique in that a handle has been prefabricated onto the head of the pin to facilitate placement of the device.

Osteo-Pin® is made of synthetic biocompatible material: Poly (L - lactide-co-D, L-lactide). It remains functionally stable for at least 6 months and is completely resorbed after about 12 months. Resorption occurs as follows: