Segmented delivery system

摘要

A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering may be formed of a collagen material and is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses.

主权项

1. A delivery system comprising:
a plurality of operably linked segments comprising: a first segment and a second segment of a first type each comprising a flexible mesh covering material defining at least one compartment, the at least one compartment of the first segment of the first type retaining fully demineralized bone fibers therein and the at least one compartment of the second segment of the first type retaining surface demineralized bone chips therein, wherein said flexible mesh covering material comprises a biodegradable polymer, and a first segment of a second type, wherein the first segment of the second type operably links the first and second segments of the first type, and the second type is comprised of a covering material comprising a biodegradable mesh polymer.