Bone augmentation apparatus
US9289235B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4677
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone cement apparatus (20) is provided. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a syringe (24) and a needle (120). The syringe and needle are interconnected by a connecting tube (32). Various fittings are employed to join the syringe, needle and connecting tube. The connecting tube and fittings present a pathway along which bone cement is carried. The connecting tube, fittings, and needle are all configured such that a substantially uniform pathway is provided from the end of the syringe to the end of the needle.
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