Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Patent
1994-10-26
1996-04-16
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
251349, A61F 212
Patent
active
055078087
ABSTRACT:
An inflatable implant for use in human breast reconstruction includes a chamber which is defined by a flexible membrane. The implant also includes a valve and a flexible filling tube which passes through the valve and into the chamber. The valve comprises a short semi-rigid tube that surrounds an opening in the membrane and extend inwardly of the membrane and into the chamber. The semi-rigid tube defines a passageway extending therethrough and also defines a relatively small reservoir which opens into the passageway. A filling tube comprises a soft and flexible length of tubing and a solid portion has an outer diameter which is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the semi-rigid tube and is stretchable longitudinally to reduce its outer diameter to facilitate passage through the semi-rigid tube. And the solid portion is adapted to sealingly engage the semi-rigid tube upon relaxation thereof.
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Snow Bruce E.
Willse David H.
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