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Method for delivery of biocompatible material
Assignee: Orthovita Inc
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Filing: 2001-02-20
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Granted: 2002-04-23
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Expires: 2021-02-20
Abstract
Abstract Novel methods for the delivery of biocompatible material to intraosseous spaces are provided comprising accessing a space, placing a first aliquot of restorative material into the space, and after a period of time sufficient for first aliquot to set, placing a second aliquot into the space.
Inventors
- 👤 Erik M. Erbe
- 👤 Antony Kobilish
- 👤 Maarten Persenaire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/70; A61B17/7097; A61B17/7098; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A method for restoring an intraosseous space comprising: (a) accessing said space; (b) placing in said space a first aliquot of restorative composition; and (c) after a period of time sufficient for said first aliquot to set, placing in said space a second aliquot of restorative composition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
47 words
A method for restoring an intraosseous space comprising: (a) accessing said space; (b) placing in said space a first aliquot of restorative composition; and (c) after a period of time sufficient for said first aliquot to set, placing in said space a second aliquot of restorative composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the placement of said first aliquot is preselected so as to initiate restorative process.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pre-selection is of the location of said placement and said placement isolates said intraosseous space from surrounding tissue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising placing additional aliquots of restorative composition in said space.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the further placements follow preselected time intervals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the further placements are of a preselected amount.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said placement is via a syringe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said placement is via a catheter or cannula.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the location of the catheter or cannula in the intraosseous space is monitored.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the monitoring is via fluoroscopy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the monitoring is via endoscopy.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the catheter has a distal end and at least one placement orifice disposed proximate to said distal end, said placement orifice being adapted for dispensing the restorative composition radially from the catheter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said space is accessed via a drill or micro-reamer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said space is accessed via a knife or sharp instrument.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said space is accessed via a needle or cannula.
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