High pressure applicator
DCFirst Claim
1. A method of preparing a high pressure applicator for driving the delivery of a flowable tissue implant material for use, said method comprising:
- providing an applicator having a first column having an inner wall, an outer wall, a first open end and a second substantially closed end having an orifice therethrough, and a second column drivably engageable with the first column to generate a pressure within the first column;
loading the first column with flowable tissue implant material;
engaging the second column with the first column to enclose the tissue implant material; and
advancing the second column toward the first column to generate a pressure for driving the flowable tissue material through the orifice.
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Abstract
A pressure applicator for applying pressure to a flowable implant material, e.g., PMMA. A pressure applicator or driver includes a pair of columns which are engageable with one another, preferably by threads to generate a driving pressure. A handle is provided for the operator to grasp and steady the device as he turns the handle to apply pressure to the implantable material within the applicator. A luer-lock or other connecting device is provided for attaching the applicator to a cannula (or a connecting conduit that in turns connects with a cannula) that will deliver the implant material to the desired site. Pressures of about 1000-3000 psi may be generated by this device.
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1. A method of preparing a high pressure applicator for driving the delivery of a flowable tissue implant material for use, said method comprising:
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providing an applicator having a first column having an inner wall, an outer wall, a first open end and a second substantially closed end having an orifice therethrough, and a second column drivably engageable with the first column to generate a pressure within the first column;
loading the first column with flowable tissue implant material;
engaging the second column with the first column to enclose the tissue implant material; and
advancing the second column toward the first column to generate a pressure for driving the flowable tissue material through the orifice. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of preparing a high pressure applicator for driving the delivery of a flowable tissue implant material for use, said method comprising:
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providing an applicator containing at least 5 cc of tissue implant material therein; and
actuating the applicator to generate an internal pressure of at least 1000 psi and to provide a substantially even driving force to force a flow of the implant material from the applicator. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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