Composition for an injectable bone mineral substitute material
US7417077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention refers to an injectable composition for a bone mineral substitute material, which comprises a dry powder mixed with an aqueous liquid. The powder comprises a first reaction component comprising a calcium sulphate hemihydrate with the capability of being hardened to calcium sulphate dihydrate when reacting with said aqueous liquid; a second reaction component, which comprise a calcium phosphate with the capability of being hardened to a calcium phosphate cement when reacting with said aqueous liquid; and at least one accelerator for the reaction of said first and/or second reaction component with said aqueous liquid. A method of producing an injectable bone mineral substitute material is also provided, wherein the composition is mixed in a closed mixing and delivery system for delivery.
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