an osteosynthetic implant for a mechanical connection of fractured elements , made of a polymeric biodegradable base material , for use in reconstructive osteosynthesis . an active ingredient assists the regeneration of bone tissue in a fracture area and acts together with the implant to assist growth in the fracture area , so that the mechanical load - bearing capability of the healing fracture increases faster or at least as fast as the load - bearing capability biodegradable implant decreases when decomposing .