Device and method for improving hydration of a biomaterial
US9707319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87281
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for improving hydration of a biomaterial includes a syringe having a cavity therein and a distal opening, an end cap, and a wall operatively coupled to the end cap. The end cap has a distal plate with an inlet and is removably attached to the syringe to cover the distal opening. The wall is positioned proximate to the inlet and at least partially defines a volume in fluid communication with the inlet. An orifice extends through the wall and fluidly connects the volume to the cavity. A flow of a liquid component of biomaterial diffuses through the orifice and is introduced into a particulate component of biomaterial. As such, the liquid component of biomaterial hydrates the particulate component of biomaterial.
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