Silicone breast implant delivery
US10058415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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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