Bone cement preparation kit

Details Bone cement preparation kit Bone cement preparation kit

1995-10-10

1996-12-24

Jenkins, Robert W.

Agitating

In vacuum chamber

366189, 366332, 366602, B01F 1306

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055868215

ABSTRACT:
A preassembled collection of disposable mixing apparatus and constituent components needed for the vacuum mixing and preparation of bone cement and packaged as a single disposable kit is disclosed. The kit includes a contoured storage tray, ampules of liquid cement monomer, packets of powder cement copolymer, a small portable vacuum pump, connecting tubing with a vacuum indicator, a mixing cartridge, a cartridge cap and agitator, an assortment of connectable cement nozzles, and a funnel attachment. The kit can be packaged as a single unit for convenient and efficient use in the sterile environment of an operating room. The disposable telescoping mixing cartridge of the kit employs a telescoping mixing cartridge with a vacuum release mechanism.

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