Testicular prosthesis and method of manufacturing and filling

Details Testicular prosthesis and method of manufacturing and filling Testicular prosthesis and method of manufacturing and filling

1994-03-04

2000-05-09

Yu, Mickey

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

Implantable prosthesis

623 66, 604201, 604244, 604265, 604905, A61F 202, A61M 524, A61M 3904

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ABSTRACT:
Testicular prosthesis and method of manufacturing wherein the testicular prosthesis has a saline or other biologically safe fluid filled silicone elastomer shell which includes a self-sealing injection site for filling the prosthesis and a tab for suturing the testicular prosthesis into position in the scrotum. A method of filling and a method of identifying and serialization is also provided.

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