Bone graft delivery surgical instruments
US6142998A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4631
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical instruments comprise a hollow tube constructed to receive bone graft, and a plunger to be inserted into the hollow tube. The plunger is constructed and arranged with respect to the hollow tube so as to form a positive impression in the bone graft when the bone graft and the plunger are within the hollow tube. The plunger is further constructed and arranged so that when the hollow tube is moved in a direction away from a graft receiving area, the bone graft is delivered to the graft receiving area with the same positive impression that was formed within the hollow tube.
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