Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1992-06-08
1993-09-21
Green, Randall L.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 11, A61F 204
Patent
active
052464563
ABSTRACT:
A human stomach-shaped pouch is provided including a closed fundus and an open antrum as well as major and minor curvatures extending between the fundus and the antrum. The minor curvature includes an esophageal opening closely adjacent the fundus and the pouch includes a slot extending along the inner curvature and communicating the esophageal opening and the open antrum, the pouch being constructed of high performance silicone elastomer, 30 durometer, and including "DACRON" tricot knit (DuPont D116) imbedded in the margins of the pouch extending along the inner curvature slot. Also, an annular collar provided with a radial slit is provided also constructed of silicone elastomer and is secured to the outer surface of the pouch about the esophageal opening with the slot thereof registered with the slot of the pouch. The pouch is constructed with smooth inner and outer surfaces throughout and is provided with small openings formed therethrough at points spaced apart thereover.
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Green Randall L.
Gualtieri Gina M.
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