Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Patent
1993-05-19
1995-04-18
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
623 11, 623 66, A61F 212
Patent
active
054074452
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a composition and method is provided for a biocompatible filler for prostheses. The composition and method relate to certain polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers which have gelling properties at body temperature and are ideally suited for use as fillers for a soft tissue prosthesis such as a breast implant.
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Balasubramanian Mannarsamy
Emanuele R. Martin
Tautvydas Daiva K.
Cytrx Corporation
Isabella David
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