Apparatus and kit for injecting a curable biomaterial into an intervertebral space
US8337557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit of parts is provided that comprises: a cannula, the distal end of the cannula adapted to be inserted through the disc annulus; an injection needle, the distal end adapted to be inserted into the proximal end of the cannula and configured for relatively close sliding fit therewithin; and a syringe for containing a quantity of curable biomaterial, the syringe adapted to be coupled to the proximal end of the needle and to inject the biomaterial into the needle under pressure. The kit may further comprise a quantity of curable biomaterial that is selected to have upon curing strong adhesive properties such as a protein polymer.
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