Lightweight implantable prosthetic device

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

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

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

C623S007000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07988731

ABSTRACT:
A reduced weight implantable prosthesis, including, an outer surface shell for encapsulating the prosthesis, a gel mixture comprising a mixture of a cohesive gel and micro-spheres for filling the shell, one or more inner volumes internal to the shell which do not contain the gel mixture; and wherein the gel mixture contains less than 60% by volume of micro-spheres mixed into the cohesive gel.

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