Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Breast prosthesis – Implantable
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-01
2010-12-07
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Breast prosthesis
Implantable
Reexamination Certificate
active
07846205
ABSTRACT:
A system for breast augmentation includes a plurality of microballoons. An injector can be provided for injecting microballoons into a breast through an incision in the breast. The microballoons can have a first dimension when in the injector and a second, larger dimension when in the breast. An injector and tissue dissector are also disclosed. The microballoons can also include a filling structure to permit the microballoons to be filled after insertion into the breast. A method for performing breast augmentation surgery and microballoons for use in the method are also disclosed.
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Nelson Gregory A.
Novak Druce & Quigg LLP
Sweet Thomas J
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