Autologous bone harvest during osteotomy and bone drilling procedures
US8915921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/903
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for collecting particulate bone from the operating site during an osteotomy or bone drilling procedure so that it can be used subsequently to augment the bone fusion process. A bone cutting or drilling tool is provided with a module for collecting particulate bone simultaneously with cutting or drilling the bone. The collected particulate bone is transferred continuously to a sterile containment module and maintained under sterile conditions until it is prepared for re-use in the patient.
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