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US 6,736,799 B1Granted
Delivery device for biological composites and method of preparation thereof
AssigneeVita Licensing, Inc.
InventorsErik M. Erbe, Jeffrey G. Marx, Charanpreet S. Bagga
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Abstract
An apparatus for the delivery of a biological composite and a method, kit, and system for preparing a biological composite is described herein. The biological composite includes both inorganic and biological materials.
Claims17
An apparatus for preparing a biological composite, comprising:
- a) a material chamber, having a proximal end and a distal end, and comprising a calcium phosphate material having macro-, meso- and micro-porosity, the proximal end being sealingly closed by a movable plunger;
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- b) the distal end of the chamber being closed by a dismountable end cap, the end cap being provided with a point for attachment of an aspiration needle.
A kit for preparation and delivery of biologically active composites comprising:
- an instrument for the injection and the withdrawal of one or more biological fluids;
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- a porous, biocompatible material wherein the porous, biocompatible material comprises interconnected micro-, meso- and macro-porosity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.