Filling material for soft tissue implant prostheses and implants

Details Filling material for soft tissue implant prostheses and implants Filling material for soft tissue implant prostheses and implants

1995-02-14

1997-08-19

Prebilic, Paul B.

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

Implantable prosthesis

623 7, 623 8, A61F 202

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056583290

ABSTRACT:
A new soft tissue implant filling material is disclosed. The material may be polyvinylpyrollidone, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, polyethylene oxide, hyaluronic acid, sodium or calcium alginate, hydrogel polyurethane, hydroxyethyl starch, polyglycolic acid, polyacrylamide, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), and several naturally derived biopolymers including sodium kinate, seaweed, and agar.

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