Every autograft collector captures bone from the high-speed drill. They differ in how fine the filter is, how much bone they hold, and how wet the graft comes out. Here’s how the main options compare.
| Collector | Built-in graft compressor | Dry, putty-like graft | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobra Bone Basket | Yes | Yes | 25 cc fine mesh filter. Empties without disconnecting. |
| Capseus BDC-15 | No | No | 5 cc. Sits on the back of the surgeon’s hand. |
| Stryker Bone Vac | No | No | Plastic filter lost over 20% of bone in testing. |
| Arthrex GraftNet | No | No | Must be taken apart to get the graft out. |
| Anspach Bone Collector | No | No | Small chambers staff must turn during surgery. |
| Ottomed Cox Bone Collector | No | No | Bone sits in fluid at the bottom. |
What to look for in an autograft collector
- Filter size. Finer filters hold smaller bone particles.
- Capacity. More room means fewer stops to empty.
- Fluid removal. Drier graft packs better into the cage.
- Emptying. Can staff get the graft out without stopping or taking it apart?
Side-by-side comparisons
- Tobra Bone Basket vs. Capseus BDC-15
- Tobra Bone Basket vs. Stryker Bone Vac
- Tobra Bone Basket vs. Arthrex GraftNet
- Tobra Bone Basket vs. Anspach Bone Collector
- Tobra Bone Basket vs. Ottomed Cox Bone Collector
Competitor features per each company’s product materials and Tobra testing. See each comparison page for sources. Last updated October 2026.