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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and device for inserting an implant of synthetic material or healthy bone or cartilage into a bone or cartilage defect of unknown depth. Ž<P>SOLUTION: The device includes an inner shaft within a hollow outer shaft. One end of the inner shaft of the device is suitable for inserting into the bone or cartilage defect in order to determine the depth, while the other end of the outer shaft is suitable for holding the implant. The implant is cut to fit the defect when the depth of the defect is determined, and then inserted in the defect. A cutting device is provided for cutting the implant. An implant capsule charging machine is also provided for inserting the implant in a delivery device. Ž<P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT Ž
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