Method and apparatus for testing breast implants
US11589978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a method for determining breast implant geometric properties, engineering stresses, engineering strains and engineering moduli; directly and quickly, using a load frame apparatus. More generally the invention provides a method for determining geometric properties and engineering mechanical properties of any elastomeric device, using a load frame apparatus. Engineering stress and engineering strain properties of breast implants are critical to their safety and durability. The geometric properties of breast implants undergoing compression also relates to the shape stability of breast implants, which may also be related to clinical outcomes such as capsular contracture and other untoward outcomes involving a breast capsule, such as Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL), double capsule formation, seroma formation and associated breast implant illness (BII).
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