Abstract: A surgical screw container includes at least one recess which is adapted to receive therein a screw with a head and a threaded shank. The recess has an opening at one end to allow the screw to pass into or out of the recess. The recess is arranged so that the screw lies within the recess with the head of the screw facing the opening. The recess includes a detent device for retaining the screw within the container. The insertion of a screwdriver shaft into the recess releases the screw.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical screw container including: at least one recess which is adapted to receive therein a screw having a head and a threaded shank, said recess having an opening at one end to allow said screw to pass into or out of said recess, said recess being such that said screw lies within said recess with said head of said screw facing said opening; and retaining means for retaining said screw within said container, said retaining means being disposed within said recess and being releasable by insertion of a screwdriver shaft into said recess through said opening to allow withdrawal of said screw through said opening after said screw engages said screwdriver.