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Tools and method for processing and injecting bone graft

US6620169B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4694
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool for processing an supplying bone graft material in individual tubes for later extrusion into the surgical site includes a pneumatic press and plunger to morselize and fill a plurality of fill tubes. The fill tubes are then used at the surgical site by pressing the bone material out with a push rod.

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