Bone cement mixing cartridge and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9492947
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14201105

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A container for bone cement includes a first member defining a chamber, which contains a first ingredient. The chamber also includes a second member movably coupled to the first member. The second member includes a mixing device that is movably disposed within the first chamber, and the second member defines a second chamber containing a second ingredient. The container additional includes an opening device that selectively opens the second chamber and allows the second ingredient to enter from the second chamber into the first chamber. The mixing device is movable within the first chamber to promote mixing of the first ingredient and the second ingredient to prepare the bone cement. A corresponding method of preparing bone cement is also disclosed.

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  • ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. (D/B/A/ DJO SURGICAL)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hawkins, H Gene Warsaw, US 28 3097
Merkhan, Imad K Warsaw, US 9 69

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