Biocompatible implant system and method
US7942930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an implantable combination comprising a barrier (12), and a macromolecular bio-compatible material (14). The barrier (12) is porous to allow moieties of the macromolecular bio-compatible material (14), when implanted, to be exposed through the barrier, whereby the surface of the barrier is experienced by the body as an essentially non-foreign object. It also relates to an implant made from a barrier material and a bio-compatible material, the implant being suitable as e.g. a breast implant.
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