Adjustable implant
US10751163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of adjustable implants, particularly permanent breast implants, intended for implantation into a subject, particularly a human subject. In some embodiments, the adjustable implant comprises a shell including a resilient shell membrane, a first reservoir containing a fluid, e.g., a saline, a second reservoir including a resilient second-reservoir membrane, and a pump. The pump may include a first pump actuator, a first pump inlet, and a first pump outlet. The first reservoir and second reservoir may be disposed within the shell and be in fluid communication via the pump. Fluid may be transferred between the two reservoirs to change the profile of the implant.
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