Bone cement mixing and delivery system with multiple advancement mechanisms and method of use
US7306361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/8838
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.
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