Apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials...

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2007-04-26

2010-10-05

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S094000, C600S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806900

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon.

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