Biocompatible surgical implant

Details Biocompatible surgical implant Biocompatible surgical implant

1994-01-26

1997-05-20

Merriam, Andrew E. C.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

623 11, 623 14, 623 15, 523113, 424423, 424424, 514 1, 514 14, 530382, A61F 212

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a biocompatible surgical implant particularly useful for breast or testicular reconstruction or augmentation comprising a stabilized fibrin semisolid, optionally sealed in a shaped shell. Preferred starting material for production of the implant is whole plasma from autologous or homologous donation, concentrated with respect to fibrinogen.

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