Abstract: A preparation and application device for implant materials consisting of at least one powder or granulate component and one liquid component, which are to be prepared immediately before use, is disclosed. The device comprises a first container which holds the powder or granulate component in a sterile, closed-off manner; and a second container which holds the liquid component in a sterile, closed-off manner and which can be connected to the first container. A mixing shaft which is hollow and located on a mixing mechanism is guided out of the first container is hollow and joins a hand pump for producing negative pressure at its external end. A measuring device which indicates the negative pressure can be connected to the first container and the housing of the hand pump is configured in such a way that it is suitable for use as a handle for moving the mixing shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation and application device for materials which are to be prepared as a paste-like, flowable mass from at least one powder or granulate component and one liquid component, especially bone cement, with an elongated mixing cylinder for receiving the components to be mixed, comprising in one end region a sealable through-opening that can optionally be provided with a discharge unit for the paste-like material to be prepared, and a piston which can be inserted into the other, opposite, open end. The piston is displaceable in the cylinder and seals against the inner wall of the cylinder. The piston is penetrated by an elongated mixing shaft sealed against the piston, and a mixing mechanism is disposed at the cylinder inside-end of the mixing shaft and a handle disposed at the cylinder outside-end of the mixing shaft.

Abstract: The powdery component of the implant material consists essentially of a mixture of hydroxyl apatite powder and calcium sulfate powder, wherein the hydroxyl apatite powder consists of synthetically prepared, precipitated crystalline nanoparticles of high purity, which have a crystal size of 10-20 nm width and 50-60 nm length. The specific absorbing BET surface area of the nanocrystals is preferably 100-150 m2/g.