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| Breast implant system | 20120116508 | 20120510 |
| A breast implant system comprises at least one first element (1) and at least one second element (2) for implantation in the patient's body so as to form part of a breast implant (10). The first element is displaceable relative to the second element, when implanted in the patient's breast, so as to change the outer shape of the breast implant. Preferably, the elements are contained in a casing (12, 13) with a flexible outer shape. More preferably, a reservoir (R) comprising a lubricating fluid is connected to the casing so as to allow lubricating fluid to be supplied to, and removed from, the casing, in order to reduce surface friction between adjacent elements, and/or between the casing and the elements, before the shape of the... |
| Breast implant system | 20120116509 | 20120510 |
| A breast implant system comprises at least one casing (3, 4) with a flexible outer shape for implantation in a patient's body so as to form part of a breast implant (10) and further comprises at least one first element (1) contained in the casing and optionally at least one second element (2) also contained in the casing. The first and second elements are either displaceable within the casing and/or their volume can be changed in order to change the shape and/or size of the breast implant. A reservoir (R) comprising a lubricating fluid is connected to the casing so as to allow lubricating fluid to be supplied to and removed from the casing in order to reduce surface friction between adjacent elements and/or between the... |
| Implantable materials | 20120101574 | 20120426 |
| A textured breast implant is provided which generally includes a fluid fillable elastomeric shell having a texture defined by struts, for example, hollow struts, defining interconnected open cells. Methods of making the texture include applying a silicone dispersion to a base material and removing the base material from the coating to form a silicone-based structure comprising struts defining interconnected open cells, said struts including internal surfaces defining cavities within the struts. The method may further include the step of contacting the silicone based structure having cavities with a silicone dispersion to cause the silicone to enter and fill the cavities.
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| Breast implant surgical decision support system and method | 20120078831 | 20120329 |
| Computer-assisted planning of breast implant surgery apparatus and methods are provided which generally include an anatomical input module configured to receive anatomical information indicative of pre-implant anatomical properties of a patient's breast, a preference module configured to receive preference information indicative of a desired post-implant anatomical property of a patent's breast, a tissue expander selection module configured to receive the anatomical and the preference information, and, based at least in part on the anatomical and preference information, to output recommended expander information indicating at least one tissue expander from an available plurality of tissue expanders, and an implant selection module configured to receive the anatomical and the preference information, and, based at least in part on the anatomical and preference information, to output recommended implant recommendation... |
| Implantable prosthesis for positioning and supporting a breast implant | 20120053690 | 20120301 |
| An implantable prosthesis for use in positioning a breast implant comprising a sheet of a prosthetic material configured to form a sling-shaped receiving area for receiving and supporting the breast implant. The surface area of the implantable prosthesis contacting the breast implant comprises a biocompatible or chemically inert material to prevent abrasion of or reaction with the breast implant. The implantable prosthesis of the present invention can be used during corrective procedures to reposition and support a malpositioned breast implant or during reconstructive or cosmetic procedures at the time the implant is first positioned within the patient. The prosthesis is used with implants in the partial sub-muscular, completely sub-muscular, and sub-glandular position and is used to prevent medial, lateral and inferior displacement of the implant.
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| Silicone implant with imprinted texture | 20120041555 | 20120216 |
| A procedure for making an implant having a textured silicone surface is disclosed. The method may include the steps of providing a conventional mandrel and applying a pre-formed, polymeric mesh sock to the mandrel. The sock is contacted with a silicone dispersion and the silicone dispersion is at least partially cured with the sock in contact therewith. The silicone dispersion is at least partially cured while the sock is in contact therewith and the sock is them removed, for example, by dissolution, to leave a textured elastomeric material useful as a component of a breast implant shell.
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| Breast reconstruction device and methods | 20110301706 | 20111208 |
| A novel human breast implant and method for using the same comprising a bioabsorbable implant into which native, autologous vascularized tissue and autologous fat is placed and propagated within a patient's chest as a breast implant.
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| Breast implant selector systems | 20110238175 | 20110929 |
| A breast implant selector system including a breast width selector for selecting breast width input information, a breast tissue type selector for selecting breast tissue type input information in response to breast width input information selected with the breast width selector, and an implant size selector for selecting implant size input information in response to the breast tissue type input information selected with the breast tissue type selector. A result indicator provides a result characterizing at least one suggested breast implant as a function of the input breast width, breast tissue type, and implant size input information.
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| Silicone breast implant delivery | 20110218624 | 20110908 |
| A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
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| Device for transaxillary breast augmentation and associated method | 20110172496 | 20110714 |
| Embodiments of the present invention provide a medical device and a method for use with a surgical procedure such as a breast augmentation procedure for facilitating the insertion of a breast implant. For example, one embodiment provides a medical device including a U-shaped member comprising a first portion having a first end, a second portion having a second end, and a third portion extending between the first and second portions opposite the first and second ends. The medical device also includes a handle extending from the first end and an angled member extending from the second end at an oblique angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the second portion. The angled member and at least a portion of the second portion are configured to... |
| Breast implants having drug-eluting reservoirs and methods therefor | 20110160854 | 20110630 |
| A breast implant includes an implant shell having an outer surface and defining a first fluid reservoir, and a porous membrane overlying the outer surface of the implant shell and defining a second fluid reservoir. The breast implant includes a filling tube having a first conduit in communication with the first reservoir and a second conduit in communication with the second reservoir. The breast implant includes an injection dome coupled with the filling tube and having a first fluid chamber in communication with the first conduit and a second fluid chamber in communication with the second conduit. The injection dome includes an upper end having an injection cover, a lower end including a support base, the first fluid chamber located adjacent the injection cover, the second... |
| Breast implant | 20110137413 | 20110609 |
| A breast implant (1) having a flexible, but impermeable casing (2) and with an electrically conductive filling (3) is provided with an internal electrode (4) and an external electrode (5), with the electrodes being connected to a resistance or impedance measurement device integrated in a transponder (6). In case of perforation of the casing (2), if filling (3) escapes, then the electrical contact between the electrodes (4) and (5) is completed, and a drop in resistance or impedance is registered by the measurement device. In suspicious cases, the implant could be inspected of the measured resistance or impedance values with an external transmitter-receiver unit (13 or 14) and dangerous damage to the breast implant could be determined.
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| Delivery device for breast implant surgery | 20110137412 | 20110609 |
| An irrigation device is adapted to be placed into the body with and at the same time as a breast implant. The device delivers irrigation solution and/or antibiotic gels through small holes directly to the anterior (valve side) surface of a saline filled breast implant. The remaining implant surfaces, breast pocket and underside of the breast tissue will be likewise irrigated at the same time. By placing irrigation solutions and/or antibiotic gels directly onto the surface of the filled breast implant, bacterial biofilms will be targeted directly and eradicated, thereby reducing the incidence of capsule contracture and infection. The device is inserted with the breast implant, irrigates its surface and surround pocket when filled, and is removed with the breast implant fill tube at the end... |
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| Systems and methods for suppressing artificial objects in medical images | 20110123074 | 20110526 |
| A system and method are provided for altering the appearance of an artificial object in a medical image. An artificial object is first identified in the medical image, such as identifying a breast implant in a mammography image. The prominence of the artificial object is then reduced, for example by suppressing the brightness or masking the artificial object out altogether. The resulting medical image with the altered artificial object is then displayed to a user so that the medical image can be more accurately analyzed without requiring the user to adjust the image on his or her own.
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| Soft prosthesis shell texturing method | 20110117267 | 20110519 |
| A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body.
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| Self supporting and forming breast implant and method for forming and supporting an implant in a human body | 20110106249 | 20110505 |
| A surgical implant namely a tissue expander or adjustable implant having a synthetic mesh loosely attached to the surface. The mesh is elastic in all directions and the implant adjustable or expandable. The expandable implant is filled to an over filled volume into the surrounding tissue until a new capsule forms. At this stage the volume of the implant is reduced leaving the supporting capsule with the mesh at a larger volume. The volume of the implant is then reduced thus rendering a tension free capsule around the implant. The filling tube of the adjustable implant is then removed leaving the adjustable implant in position. Alternatively the tissue expander may be removed and a new implant placed in the expanded tension free pocket.
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| Drug eluting breast implant cover or coating | 20110082545 | 20110407 |
| A biodegradable cover or coating for a breast implant includes a biodegradable cover or coating over the breast implant and contains one or more drugs for delivery at the surgical site, particularly for treating or preventing infection, pain, inflammation, capsular contracture, scarring or other indication or complication associated with breast augmentation or breast reconstruction.
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| Breast implant implantation method and apparatus | 20110082546 | 20110407 |
| A method for implanting a breast implant into a subject, the method includes: providing a sterile, flexible, elastic biodegradable bag sized to contain the breast implant; providing a sterile breast implant; inserting, using sterile handling, the sterile breast implant into the sterile bag to form a sterile breast implant assembly; closing the bag to fully enclose the implant within the bag; and implanting in a sterile manner the sterile breast implant assembly into the subject. A sterile bag, which may be provided in a kit, preferably for use with the method includes first and second chambers connected by a channel for moving a breast implant from the first chamber through the channel to the second chamber without directly touching the implant. An incision dilator may also... |
| Breast implant system including bio-medical units | 20110077736 | 20110331 |
| A breast implant system includes a shell, a viscous material for substantially filling the shell, and a plurality of bio-medical units affixed to at least one of the shell and the viscous material. A bio-medical unit of the plurality of bio-medical unit includes a wireless power harvesting module, a functional module, and a wireless communication module. The wireless power harvesting module is operable to generate a supply voltage from a wireless source. The functional module is operable to perform a function when activated and powered by the supply voltage. The wireless communication module is operable to facilitate wireless communication with the functional module.
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| Self supporting implant in a human body and method for making the same without capsular contracture | 20110054605 | 20110303 |
| A self supporting breast implant includes a generally cone shaped partially absorbable medical mesh support member and a silicone shell defining a hollow core that is preferably filled or partially filled with a silicone gel. The support member is made of a polypropolene/poliglecaprone monofilament and may be attached to a patient's tissue by sutures or by absorbable hooks. A textured outer surface or shell is formed around the relatively smooth implant or inner shell and the inner shell is reduced in size to provide a small space between the inner shell and the outer shell to eliminate or at least minimize the adverse effects of capsular contraction.
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| Breast implant system | 20110054606 | 20110303 |
| A breast implant system is provided comprising a plurality of chambers including one or more first fluid chambers (1) and one or more second fluid chambers (2). The first fluid chamber (1) forms part of a breast implant (10), whereas the second fluid chamber (2) may also form part of the breast implant or may be implanted remote from the breast implant. The first and second fluid chambers are interconnected so as to allow exchange of fluid between the first and second chambers, thereby causing the shape and, depending upon the specific embodiment, also the volume to change accordingly.
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| Self supporting and forming breast implant and method for forming and supporting an implant in a human body | 20110054604 | 20110303 |
| A self supporting breast implant includes a generally cone shaped partially absorbable medical mesh support member and a silicone shell defining a hollow core that is preferably filled or partially filled with a silicone gel. The support member is made of a polypropolene/poliglecaprone monofilament and may be attached to a patient's tissue by sutures or by absorbable hooks.
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| Fail-safe silicone breast implant delivery device | 20110035003 | 20110210 |
| A tapered sleeve is provided for implant delivery. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicone breast implant) is introduced into a large proximal end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized distal end of the device. Sized appropriately to the implant, the sleeve remains intact during implant run-through of the sleeve.
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| Breast implant therapeutic delivery system | 20110029076 | 20110203 |
| A surgical procedure for breast augmentation includes the steps of preparing a pocket for receiving a breast implant; applying a semisolid including at least one therapeutic agent to at least one of the pocket or the breast implant; and inserting the breast implant in the pocket. An implant kit includes the implant and the semisolid with one or more additives.
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| Prosthetic fabric structure | 20110009960 | 20110113 |
| Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yarns are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and the breast tissue and/or implant within the patient.
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| Prosthetic fabric structure | 20110009960 | 20110113 |
| Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yarns are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and the breast tissue and/or implant within the patient.
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| Support platform | 20100325798 | 20101230 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Silicone breast implant delivery | 20100280610 | 20101104 |
| A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
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| Bioerodible matrix for tissue involvement | 20100249924 | 20100930 |
| Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells.
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| Breast implant selector systems | 20100234944 | 20100916 |
| A breast implant selector system including a breast width selector for selecting breast width input information, a breast tissue type selector for selecting breast tissue type input information in response to breast width input information selected with the breast width selector, and an implant size selector for selecting implant size input information in response to the breast tissue type input information selected with the breast tissue type selector. A result indicator provides a result characterizing at least one suggested breast implant as a function of the input breast width, breast tissue type, and implant size input information.
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| Method of treating capsular contracture | 20100234772 | 20100916 |
| A method of treating and ameliorating capsular contracture having the steps of providing ultrasound at our near the site of a breast implant, providing specific massage and/or physical manipulation the implant site, and providing a compression bandage at the implant site.
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| Flush patch for elastomeric implant shell | 20100228347 | 20100909 |
| An elastomeric fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone... |
| System and method for molding soft fluid-filled implant shells | 20100178414 | 20100715 |
| Systems and methods for molding shells for fluid-filled prosthetic implants, including spinning and rotating dip- or spray-mandrels during a devolatilization step to ensure an even covering. The mandrels may be spun during the dipping or spraying step, and/or afterward while a solvent evaporates until a gum state is formed. The techniques are particularly useful for forming hollow shells from silicone dispersions for soft implants, such as breast implants.
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| Cover for breast during implant surgery, and methods of performing breast implant surgery | 20100154803 | 20100624 |
| A cover useful during invasive surgery of the breast includes an adhesively backed sheet and a closed tube that extends from the sheet. The tube is evaginated into an incision in the breast, the closed end of the tube is ruptured, and a breast implant can be inserted through the tube into the breast tissue. Methods can inhibit bacterial infection of the breast tissues.
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| Breast implants and methods of manufacture | 20100137985 | 20100603 |
| An implantable soft tissue prosthesis comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible elastomeric envelope, the shell having an inner volume and an exterior surface, when the inner volume is filled with an elastomeric silicone tubing that is preshaped conforming to the inner volume of the shell, the prosthesis being adapted to be surgically implanted in a human breast.
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| Surgical instruments and methods of use | 20100125171 | 20100520 |
| The invention generally relates to novel surgical instruments, including ergonomically designed hand held surgical tissue retractors and a pouch for breast implants. The invention also relates to novel methods of performing surgical operations, in particular, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery using inflatable and pre-filled breast enlargement implants. The retractors and methods of the invention may also be applicable for general, orthopedic, cardio, vascular, microsurgeries, obstetrics/gynecology applications, and veterinary practices.
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| Kit and method for comparison of breast implants | 20100087922 | 20100408 |
| A kit for comparing the physical properties of different breast implants comprising a plurality of display structures supporting a curved cylindrical surface.
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| Hydrogels for vocal cord and soft tissue augmentation and repair | 20100055184 | 20100304 |
| The present invention provides hydrogels and compositions thereof for vocal cord repair or augmentation, as well as other soft tissue repair or augmentation (e.g., bladder neck augmentation, dermal fillers, breast implants, intervertebral disks, muscle-mass). The hydrogels or compositions thereof are injected into the superficial lamina propria or phonatory epithelium to restore the phonatory mucosa of the vocal cords, thereby restoring a patient's voice. In particular, it has been discovered that hydrogels with an elastic shear modulus of approximately 25 Pa are useful in restoring the pliability of the phonatory mucosa. The invention also provides methods of preparing and using the inventive hydrogels.
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| Soft filled prosthesis shell with discrete fixation surfaces | 20100042212 | 20100218 |
| A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
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| Soft filled prosthesis shell with discrete fixation surfaces | 20100042211 | 20100218 |
| A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
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| Hyaluronic acid product and method for treating lacerations and wounds in a living body | 20100034879 | 20100211 |
| A method for texturing the surface of a breast implant includes the step of partially impregnating a silicone outer surface of the implant with particles of a biologically active material such as acellular dermis of human or animal origin and/or hyaluronic acid granules. The biologically active material promotes tissue ingrowth into a plurality of cavities filled with a biologically active material.
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| Gels | 20100029802 | 20100204 |
| processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of asoft tissue implant such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.
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| Breast implants and compositions of extracellular matrix | 20100010627 | 20100114 |
| The invention is articles and compositions of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants and otherwise augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue and other cosmetically desired tissue in humans, such as lips and cheeks. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast or other tissue.
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| Bist (breast implant softening technology) | 20090326653 | 20091231 |
| For the purpose of USING holograms to soften, maintain and or restore softness, flexibility and pliability of any and all breast implants whether being used on the breast or being used on the breast implant.
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| Apparatus and method for preventing adhesions between an implant and surrounding tissues | 20090288753 | 20091126 |
| An anti-adhesion membrane is placed onto an implant introduced into a surgical site of a patient to prevent post-surgical adhesions between the implant and surrounding tissue. The implant may comprise either biological material, such as a transplanted organ, or non-biological material such as a medical device. The membrane may be applied in a variety of ways. In one example, a membrane according to the present invention is shrink-wrapped around a pace-maker. In another example, a breast implant is spray-coated or dipped with the membrane material.
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| Flush patch for elastomeric implant shell | 20090270985 | 20091029 |
| An elastomeric prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber,... |
| Flush patch for elastomeric implant shell | 20090270985 | 20091029 |
| An elastomeric prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber,... |
| Method and apparatus for minimally invasive implants | 20090254179 | 20091008 |
| The present invention involves a device and method capable of providing minimally invasive insertion of implants with saline, aqueous or other fluid fillers while preventing deflation and/or migration, as well as monitoring for leakage from, or leakage into, implants (such as breast implants, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, other inflatable devices and other related devices). The device described herein has the ability to be inserted minimally invasively and to sense and communicate the occurrence of loss of integrity in the shell of virtually any implant.
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| Method and apparatus for minimally invasive implants | 20090254179 | 20091008 |
| The present invention involves a device and method capable of providing minimally invasive insertion of implants with saline, aqueous or other fluid fillers while preventing deflation and/or migration, as well as monitoring for leakage from, or leakage into, implants (such as breast implants, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, other inflatable devices and other related devices). The device described herein has the ability to be inserted minimally invasively and to sense and communicate the occurrence of loss of integrity in the shell of virtually any implant.
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| Preformed support device and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same | 20090240342 | 20090924 |
| A device for making a seamless, anatomically contoured, prosthetic device for supporting or maintaining the position of mammalian tissue, organ or structure or a replacement thereof, such as a breast implant, includes a support plate, an ironing plate or a clamping plate and a core plate, each of which is made from a thermally conductive material. The support plate and the ironing or clamping plates have openings formed through the thickness thereof. The core plate has a core extending outwardly from a lower surface thereof which is received through the openings in the ironing or clamping plate and the support plate.
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| Anatomical recognition and dimensional analysis of breast volume to assist breast surgery | 20090227904 | 20090910 |
| Various methods, techniques or modules are provided to allow for the automated analysis of the 3-D representation of the upper front torso (i) to recognize 3-D anatomical features, (ii) to orient the subject with reference to their anatomy or a display, (iii) to determine dimensional analysis including direct point-to-point lines, 3-D surface lines, and volume values, (iv) to simulate the outcome with the addition of breast implants including breast and nipple positioning, (v) to assist in the selection of the breast implants, and/or (vi) to assist in the planning of breast surgery. The automated analysis is based on the analysis of changes in a 3-D contour map of the upper torso, orientation analysis of 3-D features and planes, color analysis of 3-D features, and/or dimensional analysis... |
| Support platform | 20090211584 | 20090827 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Support platform | 20090211584 | 20090827 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Support platform | 20090211584 | 20090827 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Support platform | 20090211584 | 20090827 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Support platform | 20090211584 | 20090827 |
| An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants.
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| Breast implant system | 20090210056 | 20090820 |
| A breast implant system is provided comprising a plurality of chambers including one or more first fluid chambers (1) and one or more second fluid chambers (2). The first fluid chamber (1) forms part of a breast implant (10), whereas the second fluid chamber (2) may also form part of the breast implant or may be implanted remote from the breast implant. The first and second fluid chambers are interconnected so as to allow exchange of fluid between the first and second chambers, thereby causing the shape and, depending upon the specific embodiment, also the volume to change accordingly.
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| Breast implant system | 20090210056 | 20090820 |
| A breast implant system is provided comprising a plurality of chambers including one or more first fluid chambers (1) and one or more second fluid chambers (2). The first fluid chamber (1) forms part of a breast implant (10), whereas the second fluid chamber (2) may also form part of the breast implant or may be implanted remote from the breast implant. The first and second fluid chambers are interconnected so as to allow exchange of fluid between the first and second chambers, thereby causing the shape and, depending upon the specific embodiment, also the volume to change accordingly.
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| Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket | 20090204107 | 20090813 |
| A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.
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| Breast implant with adjustable compression response | 20090198328 | 20090806 |
| An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient.
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| Breast implant with internal flow dampening | 20090198329 | 20090806 |
| An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient.
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| Method for texturing the surface of a synthetic implant | 20090198332 | 20090806 |
| A method for texturing the surface of a breast implant includes the step of partially impregnating a silicone outer surface of the implant with particles of a biologically active material such as acellular dermis of human or animal origin impregnated with hyaluronic acid. The biologically active material promotes tissue ingrowth into a plurality of cavities filled with a biologically active material.
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| Method for texturing the surface of a synthetic implant | 20090198333 | 20090806 |
| A method for texturing the surface of a breast implant includes the step of partially impregnating a silicone outer surface of the implant with particles of a biologically active material such as acellular dermis of human or animal origin impregnated with hyaluronic acid. The biologically active material promotes tissue ingrowth into a plurality of cavities filled with a biologically active material.
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| Anatomical recognition, orientation and display of an upper torso to assist breast surgery | 20090174707 | 20090709 |
| Various methods, techniques or modules are provided to allow for the automated analysis of the 3-D representation of the upper front torso (i) to recognize 3-D anatomical features, (ii) to orient the subject with reference to their anatomy or a display, (iii) to determine dimensional analysis including direct point-to-point lines, 3-D surface lines, and volume values, (iv) to simulate the outcome with the addition of breast implants including breast and nipple positioning, (v) to assist in the selection of the breast implants, and/or (vi) to assist in the planning of breast surgery. The automated analysis is based on the analysis of changes in a 3-D contour map of the upper torso, orientation analysis of 3-D features and planes, color analysis of 3-D features, and/or dimensional analysis... |
| Computer analysis of a breast shape to assist breast surgery | 20090175516 | 20090709 |
| Various methods, techniques or modules are provided to allow for the automated analysis of the 3-D representation of the upper front torso (i) to recognize 3-D anatomical features, (ii) to orient the subject with reference to their anatomy or a display, (iii) to determine dimensional analysis including direct point-to-point lines, 3-D surface lines, and volume values, (iv) to simulate the outcome with the addition of breast implants including breast and nipple positioning, (v) to assist in the selection of the breast implants, and/or (vi) to assist in the planning of breast surgery. The automated analysis is based on the analysis of changes in a 3-D contour map of the upper torso, orientation analysis of 3-D features and planes, color analysis of 3-D features, and/or dimensional analysis... |
| Anatomical recognition and dimensional analysis of breast measurements to assist breast surgery | 20090175517 | 20090709 |
| Various methods, techniques or modules are provided to allow for the automated analysis of the 3-D representation of the upper front torso (i) to recognize 3-D anatomical features, (ii) to orient the subject with reference to their anatomy or a display, (iii) to determine dimensional analysis including direct point-to-point lines, 3-D surface lines, and volume values, (iv) to simulate the outcome with the addition of breast implants including breast and nipple positioning, (v) to assist in the selection of the breast implants, and/or (vi) to assist in the planning of breast surgery. The automated analysis is based on the analysis of changes in a 3-D contour map of the upper torso, orientation analysis of 3-D features and planes, color analysis of 3-D features, and/or dimensional analysis... |
| Silicon breast implant injector for augmentation mammaplasty | 20090177165 | 20090709 |
| The present invention includes a hollow tube and a plunger. The hollow tube has a barrel which has one end tapered to form a first arched barrel connecting to an inverse second arched barrel which in turn is connected to an ejection opening formed at the same diameter as the second arched barrel but into a short length tube. The plunger can push a silicon breast implant s held in the hollow tube through an incision into a patient's breast. The silicon breast implant s is coated with a lubricating fluid non-irritating to human body. Coupled with a smooth connection between the first arched barrel and the second arched barrel, push resistance can be reduced to smoothly and safely move the silicon breast implant without damage... |
| Silicone containing polymeric materials | 20090163602 | 20090625 |
| A polymeric material with a variable modulus of elasticity is described herein. The polymeric material described herein is useful for forming implantable medical devices (e.g. ophthalmic lenses, breast implants, and body augmentation devices). In addition, medical devices formed from the polymer material can be used to controllably release a therapeutic agent. Also, the polymeric material may be used to prepare topical compositions or other applications or devices where control of a mechanical property such as material modulus is important.
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| Silicone containing polymeric materials | 20090163602 | 20090625 |
| A polymeric material with a variable modulus of elasticity is described herein. The polymeric material described herein is useful for forming implantable medical devices (e.g. ophthalmic lenses, breast implants, and body augmentation devices). In addition, medical devices formed from the polymer material can be used to controllably release a therapeutic agent. Also, the polymeric material may be used to prepare topical compositions or other applications or devices where control of a mechanical property such as material modulus is important.
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| Form stable breast implant sizer and method of use | 20090149953 | 20090611 |
| An insertable preformed sizer for a breast implant that regains its form after deformation and insertion into a cavity formed within breast tissue. The sizer is used to evaluate the size of the cavity and help determine proper sizes and shapes of breast implants to use. The implant sizer is intended to be disposable and is made of a cost-efficient material such as a medical grade foam or elastomer. The foam or elastomer material has the ability to be squeezed or collapsed into an extremely small delivery shape and then resiliently expand back to its original shape against the constraining forces of surrounding breast tissue.
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| Soft prosthesis shell texturing method | 20090118829 | 20090507 |
| A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body.
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| Method and device for a breast implant | 20090099656 | 20090416 |
| A breast implant with outer spherical layers, layer of silicon gel and an inner core of gas filled silicon spheres. In the outer spherical layers are pairs of expandable pockets comprising an inner and an outer pocket with a connecting tube accessible from outside the body. The pockets are for post operation additional breast enlargements without major surgery. Option for the inner core silicon spheres to be filled with a light and flexible substance like for example, a sponge-like substance.
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| Naturally contoured, preformed, three dimensional mesh device for breast implant support | 20090082864 | 20090326 |
| A preformed, seamless, three-dimensional, anatomically contoured prosthetic device for reinforcing breast tissue and supporting a breast implant includes a flat back wall, a concave front wall and a curved transitional region between the flat back wall and the front wall defining a smoothly curved bottom periphery. A concave receiving space is defined by the back wall and the front wall for at least partially receiving and supporting the breast implant therein. The three-dimensional prosthetic device is free of wrinkles, creases, folds or seams, which may have otherwise caused potential tissue irritation, bacteria hosting, infection and palpability problems.
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| Biocompatible implant system and method | 20080312739 | 20081218 |
| The invention relates to an implantable combination comprising a barrier (12), and a macromolecular bio-compatible material (14). The barrier (12) is porous to allow moieties of the macromolecular bio-compatible material (14), when implanted, to be exposed through the barrier, whereby the surface of the barrier is experienced by the body as an essentially non-foreign object. It also relates to an implant made from a barrier material and a bio-compatible material, the implant being suitable as e.g. a breast implant.
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| Gels | 20080293844 | 20081127 |
| The present invention relates to silicon-containing biostable gels and processes for their preparation. The gels possess properties which make them useful in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of soft tissue implants such as breast implants and the repair of orthopaedic joints such as spinal discs.
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| Method of utilizing an implant for targeting external beam radiation | 20080281388 | 20081113 |
| A novel method of partial breast radiation utilizing a breast implant which can provide a stable and improved target for stereotactic radiation treatment.
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| Breast implant articles of multi-layered sheets of extracellular matrix or balled strips and pieces of extracellular matrix | 20080281418 | 20081113 |
| The invention is articles of layered sheets or balled strips or pieces of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants for augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue in humans. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast.
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| Breast implants and compositions of extracellular matrix | 20080281419 | 20081113 |
| The invention is articles and compositions of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants and otherwise augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue and other cosmetically desired tissue in humans, such as lips and cheeks. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast or other tissue.
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| Biodegradable, polymer coverings for breast implants | 20080241212 | 20081002 |
| A biodegradable, flexible covering for a breast implant is provided which comprises one or more biodegradable polymer layers dimensioned and shaped to cover at least a portion of the breast implant. The implant can be inserted into an opening of the covering immediately prior to surgery, but alternate configurations and times of insertion are contemplated as well as open or sheet type devices. The coverings can optionally contain one or more drugs for delivery at the surgical site, particularly for treating or preventing infection, pain, inflammation, capsular contracture, scarring or other complications associated with breast augmentation or breast reconstruction.
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| Collapse-resistant breast implant with partial internal shells | 20080221678 | 20080911 |
| A surgically-implantable breast prosthesis comprises a first shell enclosing a lumen; a second shell enclosing a lumen, and one or more fitted partial shells situated between the exterior of the second shell and the interior of the first shell.
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| Collapse-resistant breast implant with stiffened walls | 20080221679 | 20080911 |
| A surgically-implantable breast prosthesis comprises an enclosing shell having an exterior surface and enclosing a lumen, the exterior surface defining an edge portion separating front and rear portions of the enclosing shell, wherein the lumen enclosed by the shell is able to accommodate a fluid, and the front rear portions of the enclosing shell are reinforced, thickened or stiffened on a central or front and rear surface spaced from the edge portion.
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| Method and device for treating breast implant encapsulation | 20080183124 | 20080731 |
| A method and a surgical instrument are provided for treating breast implant encapsulation. The method involves creating an incision into the skin of a human chest, revealing a breast augmentation implant underneath the incision, placing a fibrin biomatrix in an area near the implant either concurrent with or subsequent to implantation, and dispensing concurrent with or subsequent to fibrin biomatrix placement a depository steroid or collagenase in the area near the implant to prevent or remove scar encapsulation.
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| Breast augmentation procedure | 20080086209 | 20080410 |
| A medical procedure for the placement and inflation of an implant such as a breast implant. Once an implant site has been identified, a cavity is created and a sheath is inserted thereinto. The sheath contains a pre-sterilized and pre-packaged inflatable implant. The implant is property oriented and then the sheath is withdrawn from site while maintaining the implant within the surgical site. The implant is then inflated via a fill tube and a self-sealing valve. Finally, the fill tube is removed.
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| Method and device for treating breast implant encapsulation | 20080027541 | 20080131 |
| A method and a surgical instrument are provided for treating breast implant encapsulation. The method involves creating an incision into the skin of a human chest, revealing a breast augmentation implant underneath the incision, placing a fibrin biomatrix in an area near the implant either concurrent with or subsequent to implantation, and dispensing concurrent with or subsequent to fibrin biomatrix placement a depository steroid in the area near the implant to prevent or remove scar encapsulation.
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| Breast implant, use of an associated pouch, and method for determination of a breast implant | 20070198085 | 20070823 |
| The breast implant is tailor-made for a patient and comprises an envelope, which is made in particular of silicone elastomer and inside which a filler product 15 is arranged, and also a securing element 3 disposed on the envelope 2 and intended to be connected to a support element 5, said support element 5 being fixed substantially in the area of the axilla or on the greater pectoral muscle of the patient.
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| Breast implant and method of manufacture | 20070185575 | 20070809 |
| An implantable soft tissue prosthesis comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible elastomeric envelope, the shell having an inner volume and an exterior surface, when the inner volume is filled with an elastomeric silicone tubing that is preshaped conforming to the inner volume of the shell, the prosthesis being adapted to be surgically implanted in a human breast.
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| Apparatus and method for preventing adhesions between an implant and surrounding tissues | 20070154525 | 20070705 |
| An anti-adhesion membrane is placed onto an implant introduced into a surgical site of a patient to prevent post-surgical adhesions between the implant and surrounding tissue. The implant may comprise either biological material, such as a transplanted organ, or non-biological material such as a medical device. The membrane may be applied in a variety of ways. In one example, a membrane according to the present invention is shrink-wrapped around a pace-maker. In another example, a breast implant is spray-coated or dipped with the membrane material.
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| Variable cohesive gel form-stable breast implant | 20070135916 | 20070614 |
| A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is disclosed for augmentation or reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis of this invention comprises an implantable shell or envelope (not limited to a single shell or envelope), filled with a biocompatible gel, or gels, having alterations in gel cohesiveness to maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation. The gel cohesiveness may increase, with increased volume or dimension of the prosthesis. The variable cohesiveness of the gel filler material may be altered by any means (i.e. chemical, fabrication, etc.). The variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant has shape retention characteristics to maintain its form, thereby reducing or eliminating the undesirable effects of shell wrinkling, knuckling, scalloping or deformation, which can occur at the upper or lower pole... |
| Apparatus and method for preventing adhesions between an implant and surrounding tissues | 20070116735 | 20070524 |
| An anti-adhesion membrane is placed onto an implant introduced into a surgical site of a patient to prevent post-surgical adhesions between the implant and surrounding tissue. The implant may comprise either biological material, such as a transplanted organ, or non-biological material such as a medical device. The membrane may be applied in a variety of ways. In one example, a membrane according to the present invention is shrink-wrapped around a pace-maker. In another example, a breast implant is spray-coated or dipped with the membrane material.
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| Breast implant injector | 20070093893 | 20070426 |
| A breast implant injector device comprising a hollow guide cylinder having an open injection end and an opposed filling end, the cylinder having an elongated slot extending from the injection end toward the filling end, and an elongated plunger which can be pushed through the interior of the hollow cylinder. An unfilled breast implant can be inserted in the cylinder and a fill tube extending from the implant can extend from the interior of the cylinder through the elongated slot. Pushing the plunger through the cylinder pushes the implant through the open injection end, which can be directed into the open incision for injecting the implant therein.
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| Soft tissue implant such as breast implant, calf muscle implant or the like | 20070093911 | 20070426 |
| A soft tissue implant such as a breast implant, calf muscle prosthesis and the like, comprises an external shell-type envelope (1) of flexible plastic material, in particular of silicone; a liquid to viscous filler material (5) contained in the envelope (1); and a metal-containing, biocompatible, continuous coating (9) on the outside (7) of the envelope (1).
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| Implantable prosthesis for positioning and supporting a breast implant | 20070088434 | 20070419 |
| An implantable prosthesis for use in positioning a breast implant comprising a sheet of a prosthetic material configured to form a sling-shaped receiving area for receiving and supporting the breast implant. The surface area of the implantable prosthesis contacting the breast implant comprises a biocompatible or chemically inert material to prevent abrasion of or reaction with the breast implant. The implantable prosthesis of the present invention can be used during corrective procedures to reposition and support a malpositioned breast implant or during reconstructive or cosmetic procedures at the time the implant is first positioned within the patient. The prosthesis is used with implants in the partial sub-muscular, completely sub-muscular, and sub-glandular position and is used to prevent medial, lateral and inferior displacement of the implant.
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| Leak-proof breast implant | 20070050027 | 20070301 |
| A leak-proof implantable breast prosthesis and a method for making the prosthesis. The breast prosthesis comprises an elastically deformable body or core which is encased within a flexible biocompatible elastomeric shell. In one embodiment, the deformable body is attached, in segments, to the inner surface of the shell by adhesive means and has shape-memory. In another embodiment, the shell encases the core but is not attached to the core. When the outer shell of the prosthesis is subjected to a deforming force, the prosthesis deforms then returns to an original shape when the deforming force is removed. In the event that the shell is ruptured, the prosthesis cannot leak exogenous filler fluid into the surrounding tissue because the prosthesis is substantially void of exogenous filler fluid.
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| Method and instruments for breast augmentation mammaplasty | 20070021655 | 20070125 |
| A method and instruments for performing breast augmentation mammaplasty in a patient are provided. The method includes making an incision to gain access to an area underneath the breast of the patient, and providing a retractor including a shaft and a tubular member connected to the shaft. The tubular member includes a hollow endoscope guide portion and a generally flattened blade portion, where the endoscope guide portion transitions into the blade portion such that an end of the blade extends beyond an end of the endoscope guide. The method further includes inserting the retractor at least partially through the incision to aid in placing a breast implant within the patient.
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| Compositions for breast implant filling and methods of use | 20060264399 | 20061123 |
| The methods and compositions disclosed herein describes a solution containing at least one block co-polymer that is a liquid at lower temperatures and transitions to a gel at higher temperatures. The compositions are useful, for example, as an alternative to saline or silicone-gel as fillers for prostheses.
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| Breast implant | 20060224239 | 20061005 |
| A breast prosthesis has a flexible shell surrounding an interior compartment. An inner surface of the shell has a plurality of flexible protuberances or struts integral therewith that extend inwardly into the interior compartment. The opposing outer surface of the shell of the breast prosthesis is preferably textured to promote tissue ingrowth. A hole in the flexible shell allows the breast prosthesis to be made in an everted configuration, then everted to provide the prosthesis. In a preferred embodiment, the prosthesis does not contain a fluid filler material and is leak and rupture-proof. The breast prosthesis may be encased in a biocompatible elastomeric shell for implantation or be made from a suitable and inexpensive elastomer and worn as an explant. The prosthesis can be made in... |
| Breast implant introducer | 20060184100 | 20060817 |
| A breast implant injector device comprising a hollow guide cylinder having an open injection end and an opposed filling end, the cylinder having an elongated slot extending from the injection end toward the filling end, and an elongated plunger which can be pushed through the interior of the hollow cylinder. An unfilled breast implant can be inserted in the cylinder and a fill tube extending from the implant can extend from the interior of the cylinder through the elongated slot. Pushing the plunger through the cylinder pushes the implant through the open injection end, which can be directed into the open incision for injecting the implant therein. The filling end and the elongated slot are covered from the ambient environment by a flexible covering which allow... |
| Transaxillary breast augmentation instrument and method | 20060149221 | 20060706 |
| A tool and method for holding a breast implant during implantation in an endoscopic transaxillary breast augmentation procedure, to facilitate its proper alignment. The forceps style instrument holds the implant while accommodating the inflation tube to facilitate the proper placement of the implant, to minimize trauma to the patient and expedite the implantation and alignment process.
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| Implant device and method | 20060136056 | 20060622 |
| A breast implant includes means for attaching to a patient's body at an attaching point located at the upper part of the implant using surgical wire, and for allowing to secure the wire at a securing point located on the lower part of the implant. The means for attaching to a patient's body further include two flexible noncompressible tubes for passing the surgical wire up to the attaching point, and back down to the wire securing point. The means for attaching to a patient's body further include two pairs of flexible noncompressible tubes for passing the surgical wire up to the attaching point, and back down to the wire securing point.
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| Mattress with breast support panels | 20060096034 | 20060511 |
| The mattress or mattress topper is a new and improved breast support device that supports breasts with two breast support panels with multifunctional uses. The mattress or mattress topper is horizontally oriented, made in standard mattress sizes and may be modified to include in various sizes and shapes. This device will assist in the support of breasts while simultaneously providing a premium sleeping surface for the spouse or partner who sleeps next to the primary user. The design embodies two rectangular insert panels. Each panel has a soft supple material on the top surface and a firm sturdy material on the bottom surface. The panels will penetrate downwardly and fill the transverse breast cavity that stretches across the respective common breast area. The reversible panels provide... |
