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Gore-Tex covered breast implants to minimize capsular reaction and infection while reducing palpability

US9901439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 3, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention relates generally to a breast implant having an ePTFE layer, a Silicone layer of a breast implant core, and an interface between the ePTFE layer and the Silicone layer.

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