Multi-stage biomaterial injection system for spinal implants

Details Multi-stage biomaterial injection system for spinal implants Multi-stage biomaterial injection system for spinal implants

2004-11-09

2011-10-04

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029511

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for fluidly coupling a reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial to a mold. The flow of the flowable biomaterial into the mold is controlled in accordance with a first operating parameter. At least one injection condition is monitored. The flow of the flowable biomaterial is controlled in accordance with a second operating parameter in response to one or more of the injection conditions reaching a threshold level. The second operating parameter is maintained during at least a portion of the curing of the flowable biomaterial. In some embodiments, the second operating parameter may optionally include permitting a portion of the flowable biomaterial to be expelled from the mold.

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