Soft filled prosthesis shell with discrete fixation surfaces
US8506627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
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