Textured tissue expander
US5092348A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable tissue expansion device with an external surface layer of silicon elastomer, at least a portion of which contains a texture or open cell sturcture. The textured surface is expected to decrease subsequent capsular contracture and provide a non-skid surface to hold the device in position and permit differential expansion.
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