Biomaterial dispensing device

US9320556B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ryan Agard · Royersford, US
• Sean Suh · Milltown, US
• Damien O'Halloran · King of Prussia, US
• Michael Moretti · Pottstown, US
• Mark Weiman · Coatesville, US
• Chad Glerum · Pennsburg, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 17, 2014
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2016
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/0813
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A device for dispensing biomaterial includes a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe including a biomaterial and a threaded plunger, and an engagement pin retained within the handle and slidable between a first position and a second position. The engagement pin is configured to engage the threaded plunger in the first position, the engagement pin is further configured to disengage from the threaded plunger in the second position.