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Open celled foams, implants including them and processes for making same

US8487012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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174References

9Claims

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

Alexei Goraltchouk · Rensselaer, US
Jordan Thompson · Scotts Valley, US
Dennis E. Van Epps · Cary, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2011
Grant date	Jul 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 17, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/268
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. Also described herein are methods of making open celled foams as well as making composite members with open celled foam coatings covering at least a portion of the composite member. The open celled foams described herein are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants such as breast implants and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.

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