摘要 |
A system for packaging a bone allograft (42) for use in a future medical procedure in which the bone allograft (42) is stored in a saturated saline solution (46) in an airtight container (40). The saline solution (46) keeps the allograft (42) hydrated and may be saturated with a combination of calcium, phosphate, or magnesium to inhibit mineral leaching out of the allograft (42) during storage. The container (40) may be a deformable conforming material (50) to conform to the shape of the allograft (42) material as the container is "shrink-fitted" to the allograft (42). Optionally, the bone allograft (42) may also be freeze dried prior to placement in the container (40).
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