Perforated balloon and method for forming a hardened orthopaedic paste in a bone using same
US8409212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8855
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses a technique for forming a hardened orthopaedic paste in a bone cavity, which involves a forced-feeding balloon rupture mechanism. This mechanism includes continuously or intermittently injecting a liquid or gas into a perforated balloon containing a hardened orthopaedic paste therein in a bone cavity until the perforated balloon is dilated to exceed a critical size, and thus ruptures.
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