摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for mixing multi-part reaction materials under a vacuum comprises a container including a mixing chamber (24) sized to contain a reaction material (92). An agitator for mixing the reaction material to form a mix includes both rigid blades (60) and flexible paddles (58). The rigid blades (60) are substantially non-deflected during mixing and cut the mix, and the flexible paddles (58) are deflected and knead the mix. The combined action of the rigid and flexible paddles under vacuum (20) thoroughly mixes reaction materials and removes entrapped gases from the mix. The mix can be dispensed directly from the mixing chamber. The apparatus can be used to mix viscous materials such as bone cement.</p> |