Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Patent
1991-03-08
1992-04-14
Isabella, David
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
623 66, A61F 212
Patent
active
051044099
ABSTRACT:
The mammary implant includes a shell with a base portion and a reinforcement member provided at the base portion. The shell also includes a promontory portion that projects from the base portion. The reinforcement member can be formed with materials of different hardnesses, or of different thicknesses in different areas. The reinforcement member can also be formed with ribs, rings or grooves at various areas of the reinforcement member to enhance flexibility or rigidity. The reinforced mammary implant prevents casular contracture due to scar tissue formation after implantation and thus maintains a desired profile and softness of the implanted prosthesis.
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patent: 4960425 (1990-10-01), Yani et al.
Brittingham Debra S.
Isabella David
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