DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING HYDRATION OF A BIOMATERIAL

摘要

A device and method for improving hydration of a biomaterial includes a syringe (18) having a cavity (22) therein and a distal opening (26), an end cap (28), and a wall (36) operatively coupled to the end cap (28). The end cap (28) has a distal plate (34) with an inlet and is removably attached to the syringe (18) to cover the distal opening (26). The wall (36) is positioned proximate to the inlet and at least partially defines a volume in fluid communication with the inlet. An orifice (76) extends through the wall (36) and fluidly connects the volume to the cavity (22). A flow of a liquid component (14) of biomaterial diffuses through the orifice and is introduced into a particulate component (12) of biomaterial. As such, the liquid component (14) of biomaterial hydrates the particulate component (12) of biomaterial.