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Soft filled prosthesis shell with discrete fixation surfaces

US10675144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2018
Grant dateJun 9, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

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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