Biodegradable, polymer coverings for breast implants

US8911765B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TYRX, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Arikha Moses · New York, US
• Satish Pulapura · Bound Brook Junction, US
• Qing Ge · Solon, US
• Sarita Nethula · Monmouth Junction, US
• Irene Shatova · Jamesburg, US
• Archana Rajaram · Monmouth Junction, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 28, 2008
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2014
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29C41/14
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A biodegradable, flexible covering for a breast implant is provided which comprises one or more biodegradable polymer layers dimensioned and shaped to cover at least a portion of the breast implant. The implant can be inserted into an opening of the covering immediately prior to surgery, but alternate configurations and times of insertion are contemplated as well as open or sheet type devices. The coverings can optionally contain one or more drugs for delivery at the surgical site, particularly for treating or preventing infection, pain, inflammation, capsular contracture, scarring or other complications associated with breast augmentation or breast reconstruction.