Soft tissue implants
US5713959A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides prostheses for implantation into human soft tissue. One aspect of this invention provides soft tissue prostheses comprising a physiologically compatible containment sac and, contained within said sac, a normal body constituent comprising a glycosaminoglycan, mucopolysaccharide, or any other naturally occurring, highly viscous filling material known to be rapidly resorbed from tissues or known to cause little adverse tissue reaction. Also provided by this invention are methods for recontouring soft tissue at a selected body location and methods for decreasing the risk of adverse physiological reaction to an implant.
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