GRAFT TENSIONING METHODS

摘要

A graft tensioning device comprising a basin capable of containing a fluid, a heating element capable of heating the fluid to an appropriate temperature, a tray disposed within the basin, and a graft holding fixture for maintaining a tissue graft in tension, permanently or removably secured to the tray, wherein the graft holding fixture and tissue graft may be submersed within the fluid. The device may further comprise a base, a shelf and/or a cover. The device may be reusable, disposable or some combination thereof.

主权项

1. A method of conditioning a tissue graft prior to implantation, comprising:
using a basin filled with warm fluid; securing a tissue graft to a graft hook within the basin; and securing the tissue graft to a graft tensioner within the basin, and wherein after securing the tissue graft to the graft hook and to the graft tensioner, the tissue graft is submerged within the warm fluid of the basin.