Prosthetic implants and process for obtaining the same
US5425762A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgically implantable prosthetic device wherein dry particles of hydrogel/silicone combinations are contained within an envelope. The dry character of the device allows it to be sterilized without adverse affect, while injection of water or physiological fluid after implantation causes it to swell to proper size and texture.
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