摘要 |
An orthopaedic cement mixing apparatus comprising a mixing chamber and a cylindrical dispensing chamber, the mixing chamber having an outlet opening and the dispensing chamber having an inlet opening, the outlet opening and the inlet opening being arranged so as to allow cement mixed in the mixing chamber to pass into the dispensing chamber; closure means having a first position separating the outlet opening of the mixing chamber and the inlet opening of the dispensing chamber; and means for applying a vacuum to the mixing chamber and to the dispensing chamber; characterized in that the apparatus further comprises switching means for switching the applied vacuum between the mixing chamber and the dispensing chamber. |