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Variable cohesive gel form-stable breast implant

US8858630B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

G. Patrick Maxwell · Nashville, US
Thomas E. Powell · Lompoc, US
Daniel A. Carlisle · Lompoc, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2013
Grant date	Oct 14, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/12
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is provided for augmentation or reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis includes a shell filled with a gel having variations in cohesiveness to maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation.

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