Inflatable implant
US10201350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is an inflatable implant suitable for placement in the human body and left there for an indeterminate and potentially lengthy period of time. The implant is one that has a low profile when introduced into the body and a larger profile when it is inflated with one or more filler materials. Depending upon design and use choices the delivered implant may be removable and adjustable in situ in size, position, location, form, and rigidity. Indeed, in some variations, the design of the implant may be such that it may be removed at a potentially fairly lengthy time after implantation. The implant includes at least one bladder wall that generally is at least partially non-elastic (or unexpandable) after the preselected size is reached. The bladder wall will define at least one fillable volume and may form more than one independent fillable volumes. The bladder wall, in some variations, may be partially elastic or expandable to permit adjustment of implant size or configuration after or during delivery. The implant may be used as a supporting structure in a variety of differing body tissues and structures, e.g., in the spine or as a prosthetic in plastic surgery. The implant may a…
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