Void Containment Apparatus and Method of Use for Creating a Sealed Environment for Product Delivery

• US 20110218544A1
• Filed: 03/07/2011
• Published: 09/08/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Faisal Mohammed Mirza
• Original Assignee: Faisal Mohammed Mirza
• Inventors: Mirza, Faisal
• Granted Patent: US 9,168,063 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 606/94
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/12136 Balloons
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/58 for osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws , setting implements or the like A61B17/14, A61B17/16 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/8805 for introducing fluid filler into bone or extracting it A61B17/7097, A61B17/8833 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/8808 with sealing collar for bone cavity
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00557 inflatable A61B2017/22051 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/564 Methods for bone or joint treatment

Abstract

A void containment apparatus and its method of use during an invasive procedure on the body are disclosed. The void containment apparatus includes an elongated housing and a balloon. The balloon is capable of being inflated and deflated. When inflated, the balloon provides a seal around a void and allows delivery or extraction of material into or out of the void with minimal leakage outside the void.

Claims

1. An apparatus for providing a seal around a void, the apparatus comprising:

an elongated housing having a chamber, wherein the chamber has a proximal end and a distal end; and

an inflatable balloon coupled to the housing, wherein the balloon in its inflated stage provides a seal surrounding the void.

2. A method for contained delivery or removal of any material, implant or device to and from a bone or soft-tissue void in an arthroscopic, laparoscopic or endoscopic environment.