Method for restoring bone using shapeable bone graft substitute and instruments for delivery thereof
US10441683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is directed to a method for restoring bone in an animal comprising: accessing a site to be restored; loading a syringe body with a flowable bone graft material; mating the syringe body with a delivery tube; positioning the delivery tube at the site to be restored; using a syringe piston to advance the said material into the delivery tube; using the syringe piston or a plunger that mates with the delivery tube after removal of the syringe body to deliver the bone graft to the site at a force of less than 50 lbs. extrusion force; wherein said material is at least 75% porous with a mineral to polymer ratio of 80:20.
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