Method of packaging a bone allograft intended for a spinal fusion procedure
US7162850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/2835
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of packaging a bone allograft for use in a future medical procedure in which the bone allograft is stored in a saturated saline solution in an airtight container. The saline solution keeps the allograft hydrated and may be saturated with a combination of calcium, phosphate, or magnesium to inhibit mineral leaching out of the allograft during storage. The container may be deformable to conform to the shape of the allograft material as the container is “shrink-fitted” to the allograft. Optionally, the bone allograft may also be freeze-dried prior to placement in the container.
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