Methods and devices for the preparation, storage and administration of calcium phosphate cements
US6149655A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/2027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for the storage, preparation and administration of calcium phosphate cements. The subject invention provides a storage means for storing a two component calcium phosphate cement having a liquid component and a dry component. Also provided is a preparation means for combining the two components of the cement while present in the storage means. The subject invention further provides a means for administering the prepared cement to a physiological site. The subject devices and methods find use in a variety of applications where the introduction of a flowable material capable of setting to a solid calcium phosphate mineral to a physiological site is desired, including dental and orthopedic applications.
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