#$%^&*AU2014202498A120141204.pdf#####DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE IN-SITU PRODUCTION OF ARTICULATED SPACERS Abstract The invention relates to a device for the in-situ production of articular spacers from a bone cement, comprising a punch surface (1) for forming an articulation surface of a spacer in the bone cement, whereby the bone cement is arranged on a bone surface for fixation of the spacer, whereby the punch surface (1) comprises a negative image of the articulation surface to be produced, and the surface forming the negative image is open on the side, at least in part, such that the bone cement can be pushed towards the side, away from the articulation surface to be formed. The invention also relates to a set comprising two of said devices, whereby the first device is intended for forming the articulation surface of a first articular spacer and the second device is intended for forming the articulation surface of a second articular spacer, whereby the two articulation surfaces touch against each other and form the sliding surfaces of the articular spacer in the patient-inserted state such that the articular spacer assumes the function of the bones of the respective joint, preferably of a knee joint. Moreover, the invention also relates to the use of said device and a method for producing an articular spacer on a bone (19), in particular the bone surface, comprising the following chronological procedural steps: A) Applying a bone cement to a prepared bone B) Pressing said device onto the bone cement and C) Detaching the device from the cured bone cement.1/6 2 1 2 3
