A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a
powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and
delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a
distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the
distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a
stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end.
The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for
advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement
mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly
further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a
mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for
locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.