Bone delivery systems including holding and filling devices and methods

摘要

A delivery system comprising a biodegradable single or multi compartment covering is provided. The covering can be a mesh bag including a pre-attached detachable holding member surrounding the opening of at least one compartment and a pre-attached removable filling member configured to fit within the opening of the at least one compartment. The opening of the bag can include a closing member. The pre-attached detachable holding member can be a collar including finger grips and is used to hold the bag in one position while filling it. In some embodiments, the pre-attached detachable filling member can be a funnel for loading the mesh bag with bone graft material. Once the covering is filled, the holding member and filling member can be removed and the covering is closed with a closing member such as a drawstring. A method of treatment utilizing the delivery system is also provided.

主权项

1. A delivery system comprising a biodegradable covering configured for implantation into a bone defect site, the covering having at least one compartment, the at least one compartment defining an opening having a pre-attached closing member, wherein the closing member includes a drawing string; a pre-attached detachable holding member surrounding the opening of the at least one compartment, wherein the pre-attached detachable holding member includes a collar includes a gripping member comprising least two finger grips or finger depressions or a combination thereof; and a pre-attached removable filling member configured to fit within the opening of the at least one compartment for loading the at least one compartment with at least one substance, wherein the pre-attached removable filling member includes a funnel.