Device for impregnating a porous bone replacement material

Details Device for impregnating a porous bone replacement material Device for impregnating a porous bone replacement material

2006-11-29

2011-10-18

Sorkin, David (Department: 1774)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Physical type apparatus

Means separating or dissolving a material constituent

C366S341000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038962

ABSTRACT:
A device for the impregnation of a porous bone replacement material with an impregnation agent includes a container with a central axis and a cavity with a lid. The container has two sealable openings and elastic means. The elastic means are arranged in the cavity allowing a clamping force to be exerted on a bone replacement material inserted in the cavity. A single size container is sufficient for housing variously sized implants, where the implant placed in the cavity of the container is held, centered and protected against damage or breakage, for example, by shaking back and forth or during transportation of the container.

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