Bone cement mixing and delivery system and methods of use thereof
US9427715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8827
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Bone cement mixing and delivery device and methods are disclosed. The device includes a first tube/barrel (e.g., a syringe barrel) containing a bone cement powder and a second tube/barrel that can be filled with or that contains a liquid; the first and second tubes/barrels can be fluidly connected end-to-end such that there is fluid communication between the tubes/barrels. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the device for use, methods for forming a bone cement using the device, and methods and device design to extend the shelf life of the device.
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