Systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting allograft material
US9649395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/21
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed a system for cleaning and disinfecting allograft material. In an embodiment, the system includes a sterile bag and a motorized paddle blender. The sterile bag having an outer wall configured to withstand blending forces, at least one paddle contact section, and an allograft retaining section separate from the at least one paddle contact section. The motorized paddle blender having at least one paddle configured to apply blending forces on the sterile bag on the at least one paddle contact area, a motorized portion to actuate the at least one paddle, and a door component configured to hold the sterile bag adjacent the at least one paddle. The at least one paddle and the allograft retaining section are configured to prevent the paddle from contacting the allograft material when the blending forces are applied on the sterile bag on the at least one paddle contact area.
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