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System and kit for delivery of restorative materials
Assignee: Orthovita Inc
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Filing: 2003-09-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2023-09-02
Abstract
Abstract Novel kits are provided for the delivery of restorative or injectable compositions into an intraosseous space or surgical defect comprising cannulae for accessing an intraosseous space, mandarins insertable into the cannulae and movable therein, one or more catheters and a system for the delivery of aliquots of restorative compositions into the space via the catheters.
Inventors
- 👤 Charanpreet Bagga
- 👤 Stephen Gilbert
- 👤 Antony Koblish
- 👤 Maarten Persenaire
- 👤 Erik Erbe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/1604; A61B17/1613; A61B17/1615; A61B17/1617; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1671; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/8802; A61B17/8805; A61B17/8811; A61B17/8819; A61B17/8822; A61B17/885; A61B17/8852; A61B17/8858; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61B2017/1602; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
1 . A kit for delivery of a composition into an intraosseous space comprising: at least one cannula; at least one stylet insertable into a cannula and being movable therein; at least one catheter having a high-porosity-tip that are insertable into the cannula; and a system for delivery of aliquots of said composition into the intraosseous space via said catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
1 . A kit for delivery of a composition into an intraosseous space comprising: at least one cannula; at least one stylet insertable into a cannula and being movable therein; at least one catheter having a high-porosity-tip that are insertable into the cannula; and a system for delivery of aliquots of said composition into the intraosseous space via said catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
2 . The kit of claim 1 wherein the catheter is divided into graded markings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
3 . The kit of claim 1 wherein said high-porosity tip comprises polylactic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
4 . The kit of claim 1 wherein said high-porosity tip is partially coated with non-porous or semi-porous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
5 . The kit of claim 4 wherein said material is a ceramic polymer or metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
6 . The kit of claim 5 wherein said material is calcium phosphate, PLLA, or titanium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
7 . The kit of claim 4 wherein said material is biocompatible or resorbable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
8 . The kit of claim 1 wherein said high porosity tip is biocompatible or resorbable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
9 . The kit of claim 1 further comprising a catheter with a plurality of apertures near the distal end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
10 . A kit for delivery of a restorative or injectable composition to an intraosseoous space or surgically created osseous defect, comprising: a micro-reamer comprising an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for said composition; at least one cannula for accessing said intraosseous space or defect; at least one stylet insertable into the cannulae and being movable therein; at least one catheter that are insertable into the cannulae; and, a system for delivery of aliquots of said composition into the intraosseous space via said catheter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
10 . A kit for delivery of a restorative or injectable composition to an intraosseoous space or surgically created osseous defect, comprising: a micro-reamer comprising an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for said composition; at least one cannula for accessing said intraosseous space or defect; at least one stylet insertable into the cannulae and being movable therein; at least one catheter that are insertable into the cannulae; and, a system for delivery of aliquots of said composition into the intraosseous space via said catheter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
11 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said expandable section comprises an elastic metal, a composite material, a polymer, or other substance suitably expandable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
12 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the expandable section comprises nitinol.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
13 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the outer shaft provides the means of expanding said expandable section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
14 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the outer shaft is divided into graded markings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
15 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter has a distal end and at least one placement orifice disposed proximate to said distal end; said placement orifice being adapted for dispensing said composition radially from the catheter.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
16 . The kit of claim 10 further comprising a cannulated screw.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
17 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the stylet, micro-reamer, or cannula, all have a proximate end and distal end and a lateral surface responsive to impact blows is fixed to the proximate end.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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18 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises stainless steel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
19 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises polyimide.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
20 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises latex.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
21 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises silicone.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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22 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises vinyl.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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23 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter comprises a shape memory material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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24 . The kit of claim 10 further comprising one or more syringes having a Luer lock.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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25 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said cannula is divided into grades, said grades being markings.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
26 . The kit of claims 10 wherein said micro-reamer is divided into grades, said grades being markings.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
27 . The kit of claim 10 wherein said catheter is divided into grades, said grades being markings.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
28 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the said composition comprises a hydrogel.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
29 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the said composition comprises a synthetic bone void filler.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
30 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the said composition comprises polymethyl methacrylate.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
31 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the said composition comprises replicated bone marrow.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
15 words
32 . The kit of claim 10 wherein the said composition comprises replicated bone marrow.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
66 words
33 . A micro-reamer for creating an intraosseoous space comprising: an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for a restorative or injectable composition; wherein the leaves are situated along the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
66 words
33 . A micro-reamer for creating an intraosseoous space comprising: an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for a restorative or injectable composition; wherein the leaves are situated along the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
25 words
34 . The micro-reamer of claim 33 wherein said expandable section comprises an elastic metal, a composite material, a polymer, or other substance suitably expandable.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
13 words
35 . The micro-reamer of claim 33 wherein the expandable section comprises nitinol.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
36 . The micro-reamer of claim 33 wherein the outer shaft provides the means of expanding said expandable section.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
16 words
37 . The micro-reamer of claim 33 wherein the outer shaft is divided into graded markings.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
68 words
38 . A micro-reamer for creating an intraosseoous space comprising: an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for restorative or injectable composition; wherein the leaves are situated at an angle to the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
68 words
38 . A micro-reamer for creating an intraosseoous space comprising: an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for restorative or injectable composition; wherein the leaves are situated at an angle to the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
19 words
39 . The micro-reamer of claim 38 wherein the angle is from about 5 degrees to about 30 degrees.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
19 words
40 . The micro-reamer of claim 38 wherein the angle is from about 10 degrees to about 15 degrees.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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41 . The micro-reamer of claim 40 wherein said expandable section comprises an elastic metal, a composite material, a polymer, or other substance suitably expandable.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
13 words
42 . The micro-reamer of claim 40 wherein the expandable section comprises nitinol.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
43 . The micro-reamer of claim 40 wherein the outer shaft provides the means of expanding said expandable section.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
16 words
44 . The micro-reamer of claim 40 wherein the outer shaft is divided into graded markings.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
55 words
45 . A method for delivery of a composition into an intraosseous space comprising: accessing or creating an osseous defect using a cannula, creating a space suitable for receipt of a composition using a micro-reamer, delivering a composition using a system for delivery of aliquots of the restorative composition into the space via a catheter.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
55 words
45 . A method for delivery of a composition into an intraosseous space comprising: accessing or creating an osseous defect using a cannula, creating a space suitable for receipt of a composition using a micro-reamer, delivering a composition using a system for delivery of aliquots of the restorative composition into the space via a catheter.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
57 words
46 . The method of claim 45 wherein said micro-reamer is an expandable micro-reamer comprising an expandable cylindrical section in communication with an outer shaft, said outer shaft and expandable section both surrounding an inner shaft, and said expandable section comprising leaves that flex when said expandable section is actuated for creating a space for a composition.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
19 words
47 . The method of claim 46 wherein said leaves are situated along the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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48 . The method of claim 46 wherein said leaves are situated at an angle to the length of the cylindrical section.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
29 words
49 . The method of claim 46 wherein said expandable micro-reamer comprises an expandable section comprising an elastic metal, a composite material, a polymer, or other substance suitably expandable.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
13 words
50 . The method of claim 46 wherein the expandable section comprises nitinol.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
19 words
51 . The method of claim 46 wherein the outer shaft provides the means of expanding said expandable section.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
16 words
52 . The method of claim 46 wherein the outer shaft is divided into graded markings.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
19 words
53 . The method of claim 48 wherein the angle is from about 5 degrees to about 30 degrees.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
19 words
54 . The method of claim 53 wherein the angle is from about 10 degrees to about 15 degrees.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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55 . The method of claim 45 wherein said system comprises placing in said osseous defect a first aliquot of restorative composition through a first catheter and then placing in said space a second aliquot of composition through a second catheter.
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