Methods of filling bone using bone cement mixing and delivery devices
US10194965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/8838
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.
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