Gel-filled implants
US5282857A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a medical implant, which comprises an outer envelope and a gel filler material, wherein the gel comprises water and a cellulose gelling agent. The gel in the implant may further contain a lubricating agent. The components of the gel are a biocompatible and do not adversely affect human beings. Implants containing the lubricating agent have a decreased tendency of failure caused by internal friction on the envelope. The implants of the present invention have similar characteristics of the human breast.
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