ABSORBABLE BONE ADHESIVE APPLICATOR
The instant invention provides of a novel method for repairing bone defects using a polymer blend as well as apparatus for performing such a method. The method includes dispensing a polymer blend either directly on the bone tissue as the fixation means; or secondly in combination with a bone plate, the polymer acting as an adhesive
1 . A device for providing a surgical adhesive for repairing bone plates comprising:
(a) an elongate shaft having a proximal and a distal end;
(b) an ergonomic handle at the proximal end of the shaft for actuating the delivery, and dispensing of the flowable adhesive material.
(c) a customizable dispensing tip at the distal end of the shaft, for customizing the material configuration to match the desired results for making the surgical repair.
(d) a control mechanism for controlling flow of the surgical adhesive;
(e) a user interface to said control mechanism.
2 . The device of claim 1 wherein the control mechanism controls flow rate;
3 . A method for securing a bone plate to bone comprising:
(a) applying an absorbable adhesive polymer material in a in flow able state to the bone;
(b) positioning the bone plate
(c) holding the bone plate in place while the adhesive hardens.
4 . A method of securing two or more fragments of bone together comprising:
(a) applying an absorbable adhesive polymer to a first bone fragment;
(b) contacting a second bone fragment to said first bone fragment;
(c) holding said bone fragments together until the absorbable adhesive polymer hardens.