Special receptacle or package – For body treatment article or material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Luong, Shian T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For body treatment article or material
C206S366000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10634468
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for packaging, reconstituting, and delivering an allograft material formed from a first container, and a second container. The first container is operable for containing and maintaining the allograft material at a vacuum. The first container is further operable for providing a favorable negative pressure during reconstitution of the allograft. The first container is also operable for use as an allograft delivery device to a surgical site.
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