Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent combined with surgical delivery system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Gherbi, Suzette (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent combined with surgical delivery system
C604S239000, C604S272000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10942728
ABSTRACT:
Medical devices, systems and kits for filling tissue are disclosed. The device has a first configuration wherein the device can pass through a small catheter or needle placed in the tissue to be filled and a second configuration in which the device is expandable to a predetermined or customizable shape. In one application, the device is adapted to be placed into the skin to reduce facial wrinkles or augment facial features such as the lips. Kits and systems include multiple device sizes, filler tubes, and filler media.
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Evera Medical
Gherbi Suzette
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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