Delivery device for biological composites and method of preparation thereof

摘要

An apparatus for the delivery of a biological composite and a method, kit, and system for preparing a biological composite is described herein. The biological composite includes both inorganic and biological materials.

主权项

1. An apparatus for preparing a biological composite, comprising:
a material cartridge comprising a chamber, essentially free of added anti-coagulant, having a proximal end and a distal end and, within the chamber, a biocompatible material comprising calcium phosphate material having interconnected macroporosity, mesoporosity, and microporosity, the proximal end of the chamber being sealingly closed by a piston; and the distal end of the chamber being closed by a dismountable end cap, the end cap being provided with a point for attachment of an aspiration needle wherein the biological composite comprises the biocompatible material and coagulated biological fluid comprising bone marrow aspirate.