Gel-filled implants

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1992-04-13

1994-02-01

Isabella, David

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

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

623 11, A61F 212, A61F 202

Patent

active

052828573

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a medical implant, which comprises an outer envelope and a gel filler material, wherein the gel comprises water and a cellulose gelling agent. The gel in the implant may further contain a lubricating agent. The components of the gel are a biocompatible and do not adversely affect human beings. Implants containing the lubricating agent have a decreased tendency of failure caused by internal friction on the envelope. The implants of the present invention have similar characteristics of the human breast.

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