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Breast implants having a flush patch and methods of using same to augment or reconstruct a breast

US8784486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2013
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Elastomeric fluid-filled prosthetic implants having an elastomeric shell and a flush patch are provided as well as methods for making and using such implants.

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