Bone fragment and tissue processing system
US11931087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M33/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue collection and processing system for collecting bone fragments and tissue aspirated from a bone. The tissue collection and processing system includes a collection vessel, a collection vessel cap, a processing piston, a first tubing and a fluid withdrawal mechanism. The collection vessel has an opening formed therein to receive bone fragments and tissue aspirated from the bone. The collection vessel cap is capable of engaging the collection vessel to substantially seal the opening. The collection vessel cap or the collection vessel has a first port. The processing piston has an upper surface and a lower surface. The processing piston has a connection port and a bore. The connection port is proximate the upper surface. The bore is fluidly connected to the connection port and extends toward the lower surface. The processing piston has a density that is less than a density of fluid in the aspirated bone fragments and tissue. The fluid withdrawal mechanism is fluidly connected to the connection port with the first tubing to withdraw the fluid from the collection vessel. As fluid is withdrawn from the collection vessel, the processing piston is slidable in the collection vessel.
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