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Static mixer
Assignee: Disc Dynamics Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-02
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Granted: 2000-06-27
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Expires: 2018-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial using minimally invasive techniques. The device provides a mixing path that is configured to contribute a longitudinal distance dimension to the device that is considerably less than the length of the mixing path itself. In so doing, the device can provide improved ergonomic control and single-handed operation in the course of mixing biomaterial components, in order to initiate cure, and delivering the mixed biomaterial through a delivery conduit and to a tissue site in vivo. Optional features of the device include the ability to warm the biomaterial components, to position or retract a protective sheath covering the delivery conduit, and the ability to divert or shunt an initial volume of mixed biomaterial.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Rydell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00491; A61B17/00234; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/8802; A61B17/8805; A61B17/8816; A61B17/8833; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30756; A61F2/44; A61F2/441; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61F2/4618; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/18; A61L29/00; A61L29/04; A61L29/041; B; B01; B01F; B01F25/00; B01F25/40; B01F25/42; B01F25/43; B01F25/431; B01F25/4314; B01F25/43141; B01F25/433; B01F33/00; B01F33/50; B01F33/501; B01F33/5011; B01F33/50114; B01F35/00; B01F35/181; B01F35/189; C; C08; C08G; C08G18/00; C08G18/06; C08G18/08; C08G18/10; C08G18/28; C08G18/40; C08G18/48; C08G18/4854; C08G18/67; C08G18/69; A61B17/8822; A61B17/8827; A61B2017/00495; A61B2017/8838; A61F2/38; A61F2/40; A61F2/4081; A61F2/42; A61F2/4202; A61F2/442; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30581; A61F2002/30583; A61F2/3094; A61F2/30942; A61F2002/30957; A61F2/4225; A61F2002/4233; A61F2002/4625; A61F2002/4627; A61F2002/4628; A61F2002/4635; A61F2002/465; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0085; A61L2430/00; A61L2430/38; B01F2101/00; B01F2101/2305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a deliver conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the mixing path provides a longitudinal length dimension to the device that is on the order of one-tenth, or less, the overall length of the mixing path, and further comprising a mechanism for controllably shunting an initial portion of mixed biomaterial.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
216 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a deliver conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the mixing path provides a longitudinal length dimension to the device that is on the order of one-tenth, or less, the overall length of the mixing path, and further comprising a mechanism for controllably shunting an initial portion of mixed biomaterial.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the mechanism comprises a plunger and a cylinder assembly disposed in fluid communication between the outlet end of the mixing path and the inlet end of the delivery conduit adapted to permit a predetermined volume of biomaterial to enter the cylinder, and raise the plunger in a manner that redirects the flow of biomaterial to the conduit upon shunting a predetermined volume of biomaterial.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
221 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a deliver conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the mixing path provides a longitudinal length dimension to the device that is on the order of one-tenth, or less, the overall length of the mixing path, and further comprising a retractable sheath covering the delivery conduit and an operable control associated with the handle portion.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
221 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a deliver conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the mixing path provides a longitudinal length dimension to the device that is on the order of one-tenth, or less, the overall length of the mixing path, and further comprising a retractable sheath covering the delivery conduit and an operable control associated with the handle portion.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a delivery conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the device further comprises a mechanism for controllably shunting an initial portion of mixed biomaterial.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a delivery conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device is adapted for single-handed operation, and the device further comprises a mechanism for controllably shunting an initial portion of mixed biomaterial.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the mechanism comprises a plunger and cylinder assembly disposed in fluid communication between the outlet end of the mixing path and the inlet end of the delivery conduit and adapted to permit a predetermined volume of biomaterial to enter the cylinder, and raise the plunger in a manner that redirects the flow of biomaterial to the conduit upon shunting a predetermined volume of biomaterial.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein the mixing path provides a longitudinal length dimension to the device that is on the order of one-tenth, or less, the overall length of the mixing path, the mixing path contains between about 30 and about 40 elements within a mixing flow path of between about 20 cm and about 30 cm, and the biomaterial source comprises a two part polyurethane system provided in the form of a syringe cartridge pack.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 4 further comprising a retractable sheath covering the delivery conduit and an operable control associated with the handle portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the mixing path contains between about 10 and about 100 elements within a mixing flow path of between about 10 cm and about 50 cm, the mixing flow path contributing between about 1 cm and about 5 cm to the longitudinal dimension of the device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 8 wherein the mixing path contains between about 30 and about 40 elements within a mixing flow path of between about 20 cm and about 30 cm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the biomaterial source comprises a two part polyurethane system.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 10 wherein the components are adapted to be mixed at a ratio of 1 to 1 by volume.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the biomaterial source is provided in the form of a syringe cartridge pack.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 12 wherein the biomaterial comprises a polyurethane.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a delivery conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device further comprises a retractable sheath covering the delivery conduit and an operable control associated with the handle portion.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
187 words
A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial, the device comprising: (a) an attachment site for a biomaterial source, the source comprising a plurality of biomaterial components adapted to be mixed in order to initiate cure, (b) a body portion comprising i) a handle for gripping and actuating the device, and ii) a biomaterial mixing path having inlet and exit ends, the inlet end of the mixing path adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the biomaterial component source, the mixing path being adapted to combine and mix the components within a time suitable to permit the mixed components to traverse the mixing path in a flowable fashion, and within an longitudinal distance adapted to provide controllable, ergonomic operation in the course of minimally invasive surgery, and (c) a delivery unit comprising a delivery conduit having an inlet end in fluid communication with the exit end of the mixing path, and an exit end adapted to deliver the mixed biomaterial to a tissue site, wherein the device further comprises a retractable sheath covering the delivery conduit and an operable control associated with the handle portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 14 wherein the mixing path contains between about 10 and about 100 elements within a mixing flow path of between about 10 cm and about 50 cm, the mixing flow path contributing between about 1 cm and about 5 cm to the longitudinal dimension of the device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device according to claim 14 wherein the mixing path contains between about 30 and about 40 elements within a mixing flow path of between about 20 cm and about 30 cm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 14 wherein the biomaterial source comprises a two part polyurethane system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 17 wherein the components are adapted to be mixed at a ratio of 1 to 1 by volume.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 14 wherein the biomaterial source is provided in the form of a syringe cartridge pack.
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