Tool to direct bone replacement material
US7025771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fill tool for directing bone replacement material into an expandable bag within a reamed out disc includes a deflector at its distal end which deflects the flow of such material to a one or more side openings at the distal end of the fill tool. This allows the tool to be used without being ejected when filling the bag under pressure and greatly increases the distraction forces possible when filling the bag.
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