Patent ID: 8882740
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering a bisphosphonate, strontium ranelate or both below a recess or surface feature of a bone comprising: a) combining the bisphosphonate, strontium ranelate or both with a carrier to form a delivery composition, wherein the delivery composition is in the form of one selected from the group consisting of a solid, particles and a aggregation of particles b) placing the delivery composition into the recess or surface feature of the bone c) placing an impact device atop the delivery composition or seating a fastening device into the recess or surface feature atop the delivery composition; and d) using mechanical force of the impact device or the fastening device to crush or break the delivery composition while driving an effective amount of the delivery composition about 1 mm to about 10 mm delivering an effective amount of the delivery composition below the recess or surface feature of the bone.