Patent ID: 6752809
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A system for reinforcing bone in preparation for screw implantation, comprising:a cannula comprising a central longitudinal bore into which uncured bone cement is receiveable, the cannula further comprising a proximal end having a proximal opening longitudinally communicating with the central bore of the cannula, the cannula further comprising a distal end having at least one distal opening communicating with the central bore of the cannula and through which uncured bone cement is distributeable; a cannula applicator engageable with the cannula and by which the cannula is placeable into a hole in a bone; and a plunger longitudinally translatable in the central bore of the cannula and by which untaxed bone cement is pushable in the central bore of the cannula; wherein the plunger comprises a drillable material and an internal central longitudinal guide wire by which drilling of the plunger by a cannulated drill bit is facilitated.