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Implantable prosthesis

US8882832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Aortech International plc · GB

Inventors

Ajay D. Padsalgikar · Melbourne, AU
Frank Maguire · Salt Lake City, US
Sriram Venkataramani · Draper, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2012
Grant date	Nov 11, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/04
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an implantable prosthesis and a shell for an implantable prosthesis and methods for making them, in particular a light weight implantable prosthesis containing a biocompatible filler which is suitable for use as a breast implant.

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