Implantable infection barrier seal and method

Details Implantable infection barrier seal and method Implantable infection barrier seal and method

1985-05-24

1987-02-24

Apley, Richard J.

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

Ear or nose prosthesis

623 66, 623 11, 623 12, 623 16, 128 92YQ, 604174, 604175, A61F 218

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ABSTRACT:
An implantable infection barrier seal for preventing the entry of pathogens into an anatomical body, the body defining an exterior where pathogens reside and an interior where pathogens are not endemic. The body interior includes organic tissues which are not inherently exposed to the exterior. A portion of the tissue is exposed to the exterior. The seal includes an implantable infection barrier member that comprises of an inert, biologically compatible material which is bonded to the exposed tissue portion so as to shield the body interior from the pathogens residing in the exterior.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3663965 (1972-05-01), Lee, Jr. et al.

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