#$%^&*AU2010202425B220150312.pdf#####COMPOSITE FIXATION DEVICE ABSTRACT A composite fixation device (110) is described herein which includes a first and second biodegradable material (120, 130). The first and second biodegradable materials (120, 130) degrade at different rates thereby permitting tissue ingrowth into the device (110) prior to degradation of the entire device (110).4/5 CO CD Coo.C LO L-) CO) LLO --- . . . 1IL