Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Patent
1985-09-27
1988-04-26
Apley, Richard J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
A61F 212
Patent
active
047402083
ABSTRACT:
A cast gel elastomer implantable prosthesis for implantation in the human body. The gel prosthesis is formed for subcutaneous implantation and may be subsequently coated with a membrane-thin elastomer so that when it is implanted, it will retain its natural softness after the human tissue capsule forms around the prothesis.
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Apley Richard J.
Isabella David J.
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