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Apparatus for Delivery of Reinforcing Materials to Bone

  • US 20120289968A1
  • Filed: 07/30/2012
  • Published: 11/15/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for delivering a bone reinforcing mixture to a fractured or a weakened fibula comprising:

  • a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen for passing the bone reinforcing mixture therethrough;

    a balloon engaging the distal end of the tube, wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and

    at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon to illuminate and cure the bone reinforcing mixture.

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