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20080208336 | Spray Method For Forming Shells For Prostheses - Shells for mammary prostheses and other devices are created by spraying a silicone dispersion onto a mandrel. Several coats of dispersion are applied with an interval for evaporation of solvent from the dispersion between application of coats. The shells created are uniform in thickness and have a desirably defect-free surface. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221678 | Collapse-Resistant Breast Implant With Partial Internal Shells - A surgically-implantable breast prosthesis comprises a first shell enclosing a lumen; a second shell enclosing a lumen, and one or more fitted partial shells situated between the exterior of the second shell and the interior of the first shell. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221679 | Collapse-Resistant Breast Implant With Stiffened Walls - A surgically-implantable breast prosthesis comprises an enclosing shell having an exterior surface and enclosing a lumen, the exterior surface defining an edge portion separating front and rear portions of the enclosing shell, wherein the lumen enclosed by the shell is able to accommodate a fluid, and the front rear portions of the enclosing shell are reinforced, thickened or stiffened on a central or front and rear surface spaced from the edge portion. | 09-11-2008 |
20080281418 | BREAST IMPLANT ARTICLES OF MULTI-LAYERED SHEETS OF EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX OR BALLED STRIPS AND PIECES OF EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX - The invention is articles of layered sheets or balled strips or pieces of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants for augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue in humans. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast. | 11-13-2008 |
20080281419 | BREAST IMPLANTS AND COMPOSITIONS OF EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX - The invention is articles and compositions of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants and otherwise augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue and other cosmetically desired tissue in humans, such as lips and cheeks. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast or other tissue. | 11-13-2008 |
20080288068 | Methods and Devices for Breast Reconstruction - Methods for optimal breast reconstruction are disclosed. The methods include steps for performing a mastectomy that preserves a breast skin envelope. A prosthesis may be inserted into the breast and may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may include, a base, a balloon coupled to the base, where the balloon may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may also include tube coupled to port for filling the balloon to a predetermined volume. A needle-lock system, coupled to the port may be used to inject, for example, fluids into the balloon. If a patient requires post-mastectomy radiation, breast reconstruction may be delayed and the prosthesis may remain in the breast cavity during the treatment. The treatment may be external beam radiation. Alternatively, the treatment may include brachytherapy technique for treating the internal breast cavity. | 11-20-2008 |
20080300681 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE GROWTH THROUGH INDUCED TENSILE STRESS - A tissue expansion device implanted in a non-activated state over a region of desired tissue growth. Once implanted and positioned the device is activated creating a supporting structure that creates a convex shaped dome over the underlying tissue. The convex shaped dome formed by the tissue expansion device places a tensile stress against the underlying tissue that promotes tissue growth. Alone or with the introduction of tissue enhancing agents and/or adipose tissue, new tissue within the convex shaped void grows until a balance is achieved eliminating the induced stress. Periodically the tissue expansion devices is again activated and enlarged creating an even larger void. Again, the newly enlarged void places additional tensile stress on the underlying tissue thus repeating the cycle of new tissue growth. Once the desired amount of tissue growth has been achieved the device is deactivated and removed. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306590 | Prosthesis and Method of Manufacturing a Prosthesis - A prosthesis is disclosed which includes a filler material comprising a biocompatible granular substance. The prosthesis includes in a particular embodiment a human mammary prosthesis. The granular substance comprises a mixture of synthetic biocompatible cells and a lubricant. Also disclosed is an osmotic barrier which reduces the flow of lubricant from the prosthesis and the flow of body fluids into the prosthesis. | 12-11-2008 |
20080312739 | Biocompatible implant system and method - The invention relates to an implantable combination comprising a barrier ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090030515 | ALL-BARRIER ELASTOMERIC GEL-FILLED BREAST PROSTHESIS - An elastomeric gel-filled prosthetic implant having a shell made of a single gel barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed of a homogeneous silicone elastomer capable of sterically retarding permeation of the silicone gel through the shell and having a bleed rate that is less than about 40% of the bleed rate of current shells which use a sandwiched construction with an internal barrier layer. Further, the barrier layer shell is made of a material that exhibits a wet strength that is comparable to or greater than current shells. The silicone elastomer may be a polydimethyl siloxane, and the substituted chemical group is a diphenyl group with a minimum mole percent of at least 13%. The implant may be designed for breast reconstruction or augmentation such that the shell is accordingly shaped. The shell wall thickness is at least 0.254 mm (0.010 inches), and desirably about 0.456 mm (0.018 inches). The implant shell may be made by dip-forming, spray-forming, or rotational molding. The exterior may be smooth or textured. | 01-29-2009 |
20090043385 | Prosthesis and Method of Manufacturing a Prosthesis - A human prosthesis, in particularly a human mammary prosthesis, is disclosed which includes a resilient shell at least partly filled with a fluid filler material and having at least one resilient layer and at least one layer being substantially non-permeable with respect to at least the filler material of the shell, and with the filler material being fluid based. | 02-12-2009 |
20090082864 | NATURALLY CONTOURED, PREFORMED, THREE DIMENSIONAL MESH DEVICE FOR BREAST IMPLANT SUPPORT - A preformed, seamless, three-dimensional, anatomically contoured prosthetic device for reinforcing breast tissue and supporting a breast implant includes a flat back wall, a concave front wall and a curved transitional region between the flat back wall and the front wall defining a smoothly curved bottom periphery. A concave receiving space is defined by the back wall and the front wall for at least partially receiving and supporting the breast implant therein. The three-dimensional prosthetic device is free of wrinkles, creases, folds or seams, which may have otherwise caused potential tissue irritation, bacteria hosting, infection and palpability problems. | 03-26-2009 |
20090093878 | Human implantable tissue expander - A human implantable tissue expander including a biocompatible implantable structural skeleton element having a predetermined overall three-dimensional shape and defining at least one wall portion having formed therein apertures extending from an interior thereof to an exterior thereof and being operative, when implanted in human tissue, to permit fluid flow through the apertures and to generally maintain the predetermined three-dimensional shape generally independently of its orientation relative to gravitational acceleration. | 04-09-2009 |
20090099655 | POLYMERIC HYDROGEL - The invention relates to a hydrogel polymer produced by polymerising an acrylic acid ester with an N vinylpyrrolidene and wherein less than 100% copolymer ester groups are saponified in such a way that free carboxyl groups are formed. The hydrogel polymer makes it possible to produce reliable long-lasting implants which are used, in particular, for increasing breasts or filling cutaneous wrinkles, are adaptable to each application and have a sufficiently high swelling coefficient. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099656 | Method and device for a breast implant - A breast implant with outer spherical layers, layer of silicon gel and an inner core of gas filled silicon spheres. In the outer spherical layers are pairs of expandable pockets comprising an inner and an outer pocket with a connecting tube accessible from outside the body. The pockets are for post operation additional breast enlargements without major surgery. Option for the inner core silicon spheres to be filled with a light and flexible substance like for example, a sponge-like substance. | 04-16-2009 |
20090118829 | SOFT PROSTHESIS SHELL TEXTURING METHOD - A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body. | 05-07-2009 |
20090125107 | Interfaced Medical Implant Assembly - A medical implant assembly and method having a medical implant, e.g. a breast prostheses, attached to a biological interface. The biological interface is comprised of a dermal material with capsular contracture inhibiting properties so that once the medical assembly is inserted into the host, the biological interface, which is intimately coupled to the implant, prevents/reduces capsular contracture formation around the implant. The biological interface comprises a plurality of apertures along its periphery, and attaches to the medical implant by receiving a plurality of attachment flaps or appendages located on the exterior surface of the medical implant within or through the apertures. The attachment of the biological interface is such that the assembly remains intact even where the attachment flaps loosen upon expansion of the implant after insertion into a host, as where the implant is therein injected to a desired dimension. | 05-14-2009 |
20090149953 | FORM STABLE BREAST IMPLANT SIZER AND METHOD OF USE - An insertable preformed sizer for a breast implant that regains its form after deformation and insertion into a cavity formed within breast tissue. The sizer is used to evaluate the size of the cavity and help determine proper sizes and shapes of breast implants to use. The implant sizer is intended to be disposable and is made of a cost-efficient material such as a medical grade foam or elastomer. The foam or elastomer material has the ability to be squeezed or collapsed into an extremely small delivery shape and then resiliently expand back to its original shape against the constraining forces of surrounding breast tissue. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157180 | MEDICAL IMPLANT CONTAINING DETECTION ENHANCING AGENT AND METHOD FOR DETECTING CONTENT LEAKAGE - The present disclosure relates to implants for use in a mammalian body. The medical implant comprises a substantially impermeable outer layer enclosing a pharmaceutically acceptable content for reconstructive, plastic or cosmetic surgery. Furthermore the pharmaceutically acceptable content comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable detection enhancing agent. | 06-18-2009 |
20090198328 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION RESPONSE - An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198329 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH INTERNAL FLOW DAMPENING - An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198330 | COMPRESSIBLE COSMETIC PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED SHAPE RETENTION - An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198331 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS WITH OPEN CELL FLOW REGULATION - An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198332 | METHOD FOR TEXTURING THE SURFACE OF A SYNTHETIC IMPLANT - A method for texturing the surface of a breast implant includes the step of partially impregnating a silicone outer surface of the implant with particles of a biologically active material such as acellular dermis of human or animal origin impregnated with hyaluronic acid. The biologically active material promotes tissue ingrowth into a plurality of cavities filled with a biologically active material. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198333 | METHOD FOR TEXTURING THE SURFACE OF A SYNTHETIC IMPLANT - A method for texturing the surface of a breast implant includes the step of partially impregnating a silicone outer surface of the implant with particles of a biologically active material such as acellular dermis of human or animal origin impregnated with hyaluronic acid. The biologically active material promotes tissue ingrowth into a plurality of cavities filled with a biologically active material. | 08-06-2009 |
20090210056 | Breast implant system - A breast implant system is provided comprising a plurality of chambers including one or more first fluid chambers ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090216323 | MODULATING BUTTRESS SALINE MAMMARY PROSTHESIS - A saline-filled breast prosthesis has enhanced performance by virtue of having tactile characteristics approximating those of gel-filled implants. The invention retains all the benefits of the recognized safety profile, straight-forward construction, and broad clinical indications for saline implants. An enhanced implantable mammary prosthesis comprises a shell, a slurry filler compartment interior to the shell containing slurry filler, a fluid compartment, the fluid compartment being deformable from a neutral profile under pressure from the slurry filler and which recoils to the neutral profile when not under pressure, a reservoir, the reservoir being disposed external to the shell, the reservoir and fluid compartment being fluidically coupled by a port, and a limiting membrane region disposed between the fluid compartment and the reservoir. | 08-27-2009 |
20090254179 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTS - The present invention involves a device and method capable of providing minimally invasive insertion of implants with saline, aqueous or other fluid fillers while preventing deflation and/or migration, as well as monitoring for leakage from, or leakage into, implants (such as breast implants, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, other inflatable devices and other related devices). The device described herein has the ability to be inserted minimally invasively and to sense and communicate the occurrence of loss of integrity in the shell of virtually any implant. | 10-08-2009 |
20090270985 | Flush Patch For Elastomeric Implant Shell - An elastomeric prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber, but at least has similar material properties such as elastic modulus, durometer and elongation. The patch may include a channel used for introducing silicone to the mold to form the shell, for venting the mold cavity during the mold process, and/or for introducing the silicone gel into the hollow prosthesis. | 10-29-2009 |
20090299473 | Lightweight implantable prosthetic device - 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. | 12-03-2009 |
20090326653 | BIST (Breast Implant Softening Technology) - The Method of USING holograms: | 12-31-2009 |
20090326654 | FILLABLE PROSTHETIC IMPLANT WITH GEL-LIKE PROPERTIES - A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having the properties of a gel-filled implant. The prosthetic implant includes a soft flexible shell defining an inner chamber and having a predetermined volume when the shell is filled or inflated. A quantity of dry nanoparticles is introduced into the inner chamber during manufacture. A surgeon inserts the flexible implant shell into a body cavity, and then utilizes a syringe or other means to deliver a fluid to the inner chamber of the shell. The fluid mixes with the quantity of dry nanoparticles to form a gel, for example, a hydrogel. The hydrated nanoparticles provide to the implant the desirable properties of a gel-filled implant. In this way, the incision used can be smaller than that for a filled implant, but the resulting prosthesis is more natural than a typical saline-filled implant. | 12-31-2009 |
20100010627 | Breast Implants and Compositions of Extracellular Matrix - The invention is articles and compositions of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants and otherwise augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue and other cosmetically desired tissue in humans, such as lips and cheeks. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast or other tissue. | 01-14-2010 |
20100042211 | SOFT FILLED PROSTHESIS SHELL WITH DISCRETE FIXATION SURFACES - A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell. | 02-18-2010 |
20100042212 | Soft Filled Prosthesis Shell With Discrete Fixation Surfaces - A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell. | 02-18-2010 |
20100049316 | SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES - A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-swellable material distributed therein. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049317 | SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES - A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-soluble material distributed therein. | 02-25-2010 |
20100087922 | Kit and Method for Comparison of Breast Implants - A kit for comparing the physical properties of different breast implants comprising a plurality of display structures supporting a curved cylindrical surface. | 04-08-2010 |
20100094416 | SOFT TISSUE IMPLANT - A soft tissue implant comprises a shell filled with a fluid biomaterial that is capable of curing in situ. A method of implanting a soft tissue implant includes: creating a pocket in soft tissue thereby defining the location of the implant; inserting an unfilled shell into the pocket; filling the shell with a biomaterial to a predetermined volume; and curing the biomaterial in situ. | 04-15-2010 |
20100100179 | Tissue Augmentation Material and Method - A material and method for augmenting soft tissue. The tissue augmentation material consists essentially of water and a polysaccharide gel former selected from the group consisting of a cellulose polysaccharide, starch, chitin, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, hydrophobe modified polysaccharide, an alginate, a carrageenan, agar, agarose, an intramolecular complex of a polysaccharide, an oligosaccharide and a macrocylic polysaccharide. Glycerin may also be included. The material may be used to augment soft tissue in a variety of areas, including the facial region and vocal folds. | 04-22-2010 |
20100114310 | Breast Prosthesis and Breast Augmentation Using the Breast Prosthesis - An outer bag in which a core is contained in a movable state is made of a non-assimilatable material to function as an outer artificial coating. The outer bag includes a sheet-shaped base and a large number of convexes ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100114311 | Multi-Lumen Breast Prothesis and Improved Valve Assembly Therefor - A valve assembly for a mammary implant having a chamber defined by a flexible membrane includes a valve and a flexible filling tube which includes a relatively short semi-riged tubular structure that extends into the chamber and defines a passageway. The filling tube comprises a soft and flexible length of tubing and a solid portion that has an outside diameter that is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the semi-riged tube and is stretchable longitudinally to reduce its outer diameter to facilitate passage through the semi-riged tube. The solid portion includes a T-shaped flange at its inner end and is adapted to sealing the engaged semi-riged tube upon relaxation thereof to thereby form a plug seal. The plug seal includes a plurality of reverse barbs to prevent the plug seal from becoming dislodged and forced back into the chamber. | 05-06-2010 |
20100121445 | Tissue marking implant - A tissue marking implant includes a matrix material and a dye marker. The implant, which can be formed entirely of bioresorbable material such as a collagen foam, is sized and shaped to replace excised tissue. The implant supports surrounding tissue upon implantation, while allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue to replace the implant. According to various alternative embodiments, the implant is elastically compressible, or can be formed from self-expanding foam or sponges, and can be implanted through a cannula or by injection, as well as by open procedures. The implant can carry therapeutic and diagnostic substances. The dye marker leaches from the implant such that a surgeon, upon subsequent surgical intervention, visibly recognizes the tissue marked by the dye marker. | 05-13-2010 |
20100137985 | Breast Implants and Methods of Manufacture - An implantable soft tissue prosthesis comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible elastomeric envelope, the shell having an inner volume and an exterior surface, when the inner volume is filled with an elastomeric silicone tubing that is preshaped conforming to the inner volume of the shell, the prosthesis being adapted to be surgically implanted in a human breast. | 06-03-2010 |
20100161052 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE GROWTH THROUGH INDUCED TENSILE STRESS - A tissue expansion device implanted in a non-activated state over a region of desired tissue growth. Once implanted and positioned the device is activated creating a supporting structure that creates a convex shaped dome over the underlying tissue. The convex shaped dome formed by the tissue expansion device places a tensile stress against the underlying tissue that promotes tissue growth. Alone or with the introduction of tissue enhancing agents and/or adipose tissue, new tissue within the convex shaped void grows until a balance is achieved eliminating the induced stress. Periodically the tissue expansion devices is again activated and enlarged creating an even larger void. Again, the newly enlarged void places additional tensile stress on the underlying tissue thus repeating the cycle of new tissue growth. Once the desired amount of tissue growth has been achieved the device is deactivated and removed. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168853 | SPRAY METHOD FOR FORMING SHELLS FOR PROSTHESES - Shells for mammary prostheses and other devices are created by spraying a silicone dispersion onto a mandrel. Several coats of dispersion are applied with an interval for evaporation of solvent from the dispersion between application of coats. The shells created are uniform in thickness and have a desirably defect-free surface. | 07-01-2010 |
20100191330 | HUMAN MAMMARY PROSTHETIC SUPPORT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING - A human mammary prosthetic support ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100198350 | COATING WITH ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - A coating with antimicrobial agents for use with medical devices. In one approach, a related method involves coating high temperature vulcanized silicone material with a room temperature vulcanized dispersion. | 08-05-2010 |
20100204791 | SYSTEM FOR LIFTING AND RESHAPING SOFT TISSUE - A system and method for shaping/reshaping and lifting a soft tissue, comprising a cradling member configured to cradle the soft tissue, an anchoring system comprising one or more anchors for fixing the cradling member to a posture tissue, and adjustable suspension members suspended from the one or more anchors. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204792 | Permanently Adjustable Silicone Implant - A surgically implantable breast prosthesis includes an outer shell defining a first interior volume filled with a liquid filler, and an inflatable inner bladder disposed in the first interior volume and defining a second interior volume. The inflatable inner bladder is selectively fillable with the liquid filler via a valve assembly accessible from an exterior of the outer shell. The valve assembly is substantially non-palpable and includes identifying structure that is discoverable using an external device. The valve assembly includes an injection port that provides access to the inflatable inner bladder such that a size of the inflatable inner bladder is adjustable. | 08-12-2010 |
20100217388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESHAPING SOFT TISSUE - Provided is a system and method for soft tissue shaping (such as breast, buttocks tissues, arms and neck lifting and shaping/reshaping), including a cradling member for cradling soft tissue and an anchoring system for fixing the cradling member to posture tissue in at least one location. The cradling member has a top side and bottom side, wherein at least one of the top side or bottom side may be fitted with at least one inflatable compartment. | 08-26-2010 |
20100228347 | FLUSH PATCH FOR ELASTOMERIC IMPLANT SHELL - An elastomeric fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber, but at least has similar material properties such as elastic modulus, durometer and elongation. The patch may include a channel, such as a self-sealing channel, used for introducing silicone to the mold to form the shell, for venting the mold cavity during the mold process, and/or for introducing the silicone gel into the hollow prosthesis. The patch may be combined with a fluid fill valve for manually adjusting the amount of a fluid such as saline within the shell after the mold process. | 09-09-2010 |
20100234945 | SURGICAL PROSTHESIS FOR PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTION - A surgical prosthesis for implanting in a body for plastic reconstruction, said prosthesis being in contact with body tissue, the prosthesis being characterized in that it includes an outside surface that is hydrophilic so as to prevent at least in part the fixing and/or development of bacteria on said outside surface, in particular bacteria of the hydrophobic type. | 09-16-2010 |
20100249924 | BIOERODIBLE MATRIX FOR TISSUE INVOLVEMENT - Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells. | 09-30-2010 |
20100280610 | Silicone breast implant delivery - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 11-04-2010 |
20100292790 | IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A implantable prosthesis having an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure is made by providing an implantable member having a surface applying a first layer of elastomer to the surface, applying a first layer of particles to the first layer of elastomer, applying a second layer of elastomer to the first layer of particles, applying a second layer of particles to the second layer of elastomer, curing the layers of elastomer, and removing the particles to form an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure. | 11-18-2010 |
20100305696 | HYBRID SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS FROM PROGENITOR CELLS AND BIOMATERIALS - Provided are hybrid soft tissue constructs comprising a core material, a biomaterial matrix and mammalian cells. Also provided are methods of augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal. Additionally, methods of forming a hybrid soft tissue construct are provided. The use of the above constructs for augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal are further provided. Additionally provided is the use of the above constructs for the manufacture of a medicament for augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal. | 12-02-2010 |
20110009960 | PROSTHETIC FABRIC STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yarns are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and the breast tissue and/or implant within the patient. | 01-13-2011 |
20110022171 | Graft Materials for Surgical Breast Procedures - Graft materials and devices for surgical breast procedures, as well as methods of making graft devices are described. | 01-27-2011 |
20110029076 | Breast Implant Therapeutic Delivery System - A surgical procedure for breast augmentation includes the steps of preparing a pocket for receiving a breast implant; applying a semisolid including at least one therapeutic agent to at least one of the pocket or the breast implant; and inserting the breast implant in the pocket. An implant kit includes the implant and the semisolid with one or more additives. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029077 | MEDICAL IMPLANT - A medical implant to be accommodated in a human body is disclosed. The medical implant includes porous silicon with bubbles of different sizes, and a silicon film enclosing the porous silicon. Also, the medical implant includes porous silicon balls with bubbles and a silicon film enclosing the porous silicon balls. Cushion and weight of the implant can be properly adjusted so as to maintain the cushion at a level similar to that of cellular cells of the human body and to shorten a recovery time. Plural grooves or through-holes are provided on a surface of the implant, and thus body fluid smoothly flows through the grooves or through-holes to improve the affinity of the implant against the cellular cells. | 02-03-2011 |
20110035004 | INTERFACED MEDICAL IMPLANT - A medical implant assembly and method having a medical implant, e.g. a breast prostheses, affixed to a biological interface. The biological interface is comprised of a dermal material with capsular contracture inhibiting properties so that once the medical assembly is inserted into the host, the biological interface, which is intimately coupled to the implant, prevents/reduces capsular contracture formation around the implant. | 02-10-2011 |
20110046729 | Reinforced Prosthetic Implant With Flexible Shell - A fluid-filled soft prosthetic implant having a shell with a reinforced shell wall. The soft prosthetic implant may be for breast reconstruction or augmentation, or to restore the normal appearance of soft tissue in the buttocks, chin, calf, etc. The implants may be reinforced using several methods: reinforcement of the shell wall, non-homogeneous gel-filling, or both. At least a portion of the perimeter region desirably has a shell wall thickness greater than the average shell wall thickness of either the anterior face or the posterior face. The added material at the perimeter region strengthens that area in which a large percentage of implant ruptures occur. The reinforced perimeter also helps prevent the implant from collapsing or folding, which can cause undesirable rippling or wrinkling visible through the patient's skin. The remainder of the shell will desirably have a nominal wall thickness to retain the overall softness and supple feel of the implant. The implant shell may be filled with gels of different gel cohesiveness to counterbalance any reinforced area or to provide added reinforcement. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054604 | SELF SUPPORTING AND FORMING BREAST IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND SUPPORTING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BODY - A self supporting breast implant includes a generally cone shaped partially absorbable medical mesh support member and a silicone shell defining a hollow core that is preferably filled or partially filled with a silicone gel. The support member is made of a polypropolene/poliglecaprone monofilament and may be attached to a patient's tissue by sutures or by absorbable hooks. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054605 | SELF SUPPORTING IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BODY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME WITHOUT CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE - A self supporting breast implant includes a generally cone shaped partially absorbable medical mesh support member and a silicone shell defining a hollow core that is preferably filled or partially filled with a silicone gel. The support member is made of a polypropolene/poliglecaprone monofilament and may be attached to a patient's tissue by sutures or by absorbable hooks. A textured outer surface or shell is formed around the relatively smooth implant or inner shell and the inner shell is reduced in size to provide a small space between the inner shell and the outer shell to eliminate or at least minimize the adverse effects of capsular contraction. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054606 | BREAST IMPLANT SYSTEM - A breast implant system is provided comprising a plurality of chambers including one or more first fluid chambers ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110060411 | LIGHTWEIGHT IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A reduced weight implantable prosthesis, including an outer surface shell for encapsulating the prosthesis, a gel mixture comprising a mixture of 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. | 03-10-2011 |
20110077736 | BREAST IMPLANT SYSTEM INCLUDING BIO-MEDICAL UNITS - A breast implant system includes a shell, a viscous material for substantially filling the shell, and a plurality of bio-medical units affixed to at least one of the shell and the viscous material. A bio-medical unit of the plurality of bio-medical unit includes a wireless power harvesting module, a functional module, and a wireless communication module. The wireless power harvesting module is operable to generate a supply voltage from a wireless source. The functional module is operable to perform a function when activated and powered by the supply voltage. The wireless communication module is operable to facilitate wireless communication with the functional module. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077737 | Tunably Crosslinked Polysaccharide Compositions - The present specification generally relates to multifunctional polyethylene glycol-based crosslinking agents, hydrogel compositions comprising a matrix polymer crosslinked with such crosslinking agents, and methods of treating a soft tissue condition using such hydrogel compositions. | 03-31-2011 |
20110082545 | DRUG ELUTING BREAST IMPLANT COVER OR COATING - A biodegradable cover or coating for a breast implant includes a biodegradable cover or coating over the breast implant and contains one or more drugs for delivery at the surgical site, particularly for treating or preventing infection, pain, inflammation, capsular contracture, scarring or other indication or complication associated with breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082546 | BREAST IMPLANT IMPLANTATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for implanting a breast implant into a subject, the method includes: providing a sterile, flexible, elastic biodegradable bag sized to contain the breast implant; providing a sterile breast implant; inserting, using sterile handling, the sterile breast implant into the sterile bag to form a sterile breast implant assembly; closing the bag to fully enclose the implant within the bag; and implanting in a sterile manner the sterile breast implant assembly into the subject. A sterile bag, which may be provided in a kit, preferably for use with the method includes first and second chambers connected by a channel for moving a breast implant from the first chamber through the channel to the second chamber without directly touching the implant. An incision dilator may also be included with the kit or separately provided for use in a preferred embodiment of the method. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082547 | TISSUE MARKING IMPLANT - An implant for marking an area within a living body includes a matrix material and a marking material. The implant is formable to fit the shape and size of a cavity in the human body. The implant is configured to support tissue surrounding the cavity and to allow in-growth of fibrous tissue into and replace at least a portion of the matrix material. | 04-07-2011 |
20110093069 | IMPLANTS AND METHDOS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Implantable prosthesis, components of prosthesis, and methods of making same are provided. The methods generally include the steps of providing an implant shell, applying a curable fluid composition to the shell to form a coating thereon and applying a particulate component to the composition. The composition is a mixture, for example, an emulsion, containing a silicone-based elastomer dispersion and droplets of a suspended leachable agent. After the elastomer is stabilized and cured, the particulate component and leachable agent are removed, resulting in an implantable member having a porous, open-cell surface texture designed to be effective in reducing incidence of capsular formation or contraction. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093070 | Method and Apparatus For Expanding Tissue - An implantable tissue expander is provided for supporting a body tissue. The tissue expander includes an implantable support member that is externally positioned with respect to the body tissue to be shaped. The support member includes a first end and an opposing second end. The first end includes a first fastener configured to be inserted into the body tissue to secure the first end to a first portion of the body tissue. The second end includes a second fastener configured to be inserted into the body tissue to secure the second end to a second portion of the body tissue. The support member includes a biasing element configured to exert a tension force at each of the first end and the second end to shape the body tissue. | 04-21-2011 |
20110106248 | SOFT-TISSUE IMPLANT HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT - The invention relates to a soft-tissue implant for use in the medical field which has an antibacterial effect. The soft-tissue implant, which may for example be a breast implant, has at least one antibiotic substance bound to the implant surface in first and second configurations that release the antibiotic substance, after implanting in an animal body, at short term and long term release rates. The first and second configurations are each present at one or more common surface locations. The soft-tissue implant has an antibacterial effect that prevents or reduces the deposition of bacteria and the formation of bacteria-containing biofilms. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106249 | SELF SUPPORTING AND FORMING BREAST IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND SUPPORTING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BODY - A surgical implant namely a tissue expander or adjustable implant having a synthetic mesh loosely attached to the surface. The mesh is elastic in all directions and the implant adjustable or expandable. The expandable implant is filled to an over filled volume into the surrounding tissue until a new capsule forms. At this stage the volume of the implant is reduced leaving the supporting capsule with the mesh at a larger volume. The volume of the implant is then reduced thus rendering a tension free capsule around the implant. The filling tube of the adjustable implant is then removed leaving the adjustable implant in position. Alternatively the tissue expander may be removed and a new implant placed in the expanded tension free pocket. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106250 | Tissue Engineering In Vivo With Vascularized Scaffolds - The field of the present invention relates to a novel method for producing tissue or organ in a mammal by implanting in vivo a novel three dimensional biodegradable scaffold. The novel three dimensional biodegradable scaffolds overcome the barrier of developing large organs with tissue engineering. | 05-05-2011 |
20110137412 | DELIVERY DEVICE FOR BREAST IMPLANT SURGERY - An irrigation device is adapted to be placed into the body with and at the same time as a breast implant. The device delivers irrigation solution and/or antibiotic gels through small holes directly to the anterior (valve side) surface of a saline filled breast implant. The remaining implant surfaces, breast pocket and underside of the breast tissue will be likewise irrigated at the same time. By placing irrigation solutions and/or antibiotic gels directly onto the surface of the filled breast implant, bacterial biofilms will be targeted directly and eradicated, thereby reducing the incidence of capsule contracture and infection. The device is inserted with the breast implant, irrigates its surface and surround pocket when filled, and is removed with the breast implant fill tube at the end of the procedure. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137413 | BREAST IMPLANT - A breast implant ( | 06-09-2011 |
20110144748 | STRUCTURE OF BREAST AUGMENTATION POCKET - A structure of breast augmentation pocket comprises a biocompatible liquid pocket, wherein a biocompatible liquid and a plurality of hollow silicone gel particles in the forms of large, small circles, or various shapes are filled inside. The silicone gel is applied with colors to form recognizable silicone gel such that the silicone gel particles are readily recognized and then cleaned away in case of rupture of the biocompatible liquid pocket. The silicone gel particles are hollow with the same average density as that of the biocompatible liquid so as to be suspended in the biocompatible liquid, whereby a touch feeling more similar to that of real tissue is provided because of the combination of biocompatible liquid with silicone gel particles. With good biocompatibility with non-dissolvability, the silicone gel particles neither lead to immune reactions nor cause any possible sequelae. | 06-16-2011 |
20110153017 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE EXPANSION WITH FLUID DELIVERY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for tissue expansion. A tissue expander may have an implant portion which may be used to expand the tissue. A delivery/drainage system may be also be provided, which may be in fluid communication with a pocket surrounding the tissue expander. Various port configurations may be provided that may provide access to the implant portion and/or the delivery/drainage system. The tissue expander may advantageously help prevent or treat infection, or check the state of the pocket surrounding the tissue expander. | 06-23-2011 |
20110160854 | BREAST IMPLANTS HAVING DRUG-ELUTING RESERVOIRS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A breast implant includes an implant shell having an outer surface and defining a first fluid reservoir, and a porous membrane overlying the outer surface of the implant shell and defining a second fluid reservoir. The breast implant includes a filling tube having a first conduit in communication with the first reservoir and a second conduit in communication with the second reservoir. The breast implant includes an injection dome coupled with the filling tube and having a first fluid chamber in communication with the first conduit and a second fluid chamber in communication with the second conduit. The injection dome includes an upper end having an injection cover, a lower end including a support base, the first fluid chamber located adjacent the injection cover, the second fluid chamber located adjacent the support base, and a diaphragm dividing the first and second fluid chambers from one another. | 06-30-2011 |
20110196488 | DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS - Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid material to form a coating, and allowing the coating to set to form a silicone-based structure suitable for implantation in a mammal. The base material may be removed from the coating. | 08-11-2011 |
20110196489 | BIOCOMPATIBLE STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are material compositions including various textures which when implanted in a mammal encourage an optimal biological response. | 08-11-2011 |
20110208302 | RECONSTRUCTIVE BREAST PROSTHESES - A reconstructive breast prosthesis suitable for implantation into a void in a breast following a lumpectomy procedure in which a body of tissue is excised from the breast, the reconstructive breast prosthesis including an implant body at least generally configured to assume an implant shape corresponding to the shape of the body of tissue excised from the breast and an implant shape retaining structure adapted to maintain the implant body in the implant shape, the reconstructive breast prosthesis having an overall density which is less than the density of the body of tissue excised from the breast. | 08-25-2011 |
20110218624 | Silicone Breast Implant Delivery - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 09-08-2011 |
20110230964 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SHELL - A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell comprising a matrix material and an additive distributed in the matrix material. | 09-22-2011 |
20110245921 | Breast Prosthesis - The present invention relates to a breast prosthesis having at least one contact surface which is intended for contact on a body surface, with the contact surface having at least one means by means of which air circulation and/or an exchange of air can be achieved between the contact surface and the body surface. | 10-06-2011 |
20110257743 | SOFT PROSTHETIC IMPLANT MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A soft prosthetic implant, for example, a breast implant, having a shell filled with a fluid. One or more components of the soft prosthetic implant receive a unique identifier for traceability during the manufacturing process. The unique identifier is placed on one component, such as a patch molded-in-place with a shell to form a soft prosthetic implant. Information about the respective components, as well as process parameters, can be stored on the unique identifier for later reference. The unique identifier may be a two-dimensional printed label or laser-etched characters, or may be a three-dimensional embossed or indented region. The unique identifier may be a separate label attached to the respective component, or may be formed in the component, such as with embossing. | 10-20-2011 |
20110264213 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH EXPANDABLE COMPARTMENT - An implant for augmenting or reconstructing breasts, buttocks, thighs and calves, has independent expandable compartments filled during manufacture or during or after surgery, with an external silicone membrane ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110270391 | INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An inflatable tissue expander or more permanent prosthesis, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. The tissue expander includes a puncturable, self-sealing anterior portion forming a fillable cavity, and posterior portion that is puncture resistant. The anterior portion includes a silicone-based elastomer material having a mesh embedded therein. The posterior portion includes a first composite guard and a second composite guard, each composite guard including an arrangement of puncture resistant members and a flexible substrate having a first side on which the puncture resistant members are disposed in a spaced apart fashion. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270392 | ALL-BARRIER ELASTOMERIC GEL-FILLED BREAST PROSTHESIS - An elastomeric gel-filled prosthetic implant having a shell made of a single gel barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed of a homogeneous silicone elastomer capable of sterically retarding permeation of the silicone gel through the shell and having a bleed rate that is less than about 40% of the bleed rate of current shells which use a sandwiched construction with an internal barrier layer. Further, the barrier layer shell is made of a material that exhibits a wet strength that is comparable to or greater than current shells. The silicone elastomer may be a polydimethyl siloxane, and the substituted chemical group is a diphenyl group with a minimum mole percent of at least 13%. The implant may be designed for breast reconstruction or augmentation such that the shell is accordingly shaped. The shell wall thickness is at least 0.254 mm (0.010 inches), and desirably about 0.456 mm (0.018 inches). The implant shell may be made by dip-forming, spray-forming, or rotational molding. The exterior may be smooth or textured. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276133 | POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES - The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276134 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH IMPRINTED TEXTURE - A procedure for manufacturing an implant having a textured silicone surface is disclosed. An example procedure includes forming a component having a silicone surface; pressing a plurality of polymer fibers at least partially into the silicone surface, before the silicone has completely cured; allowing the silicone to at least partially cure with the polymer fibers in the silicone surface; and after the silicone is at least partially cured, removing the polymer fibers from the silicone surface. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276135 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SHELL - A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell comprising a matrix material and an additive distributed in the matrix material. The implant can be imaged in vivo using magnetic resonance imaging to more clearly reveal defects in the shell, relative to a implant having a shell without the additive material. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276136 | IMPLANT FOR PROSTHESES - The invention is directed to an implant comprising an envelope filled with a core filling material, such as breast implants and implants for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, comprising at least one biocompatible gel material and evenly dispersed through the gel material at least one particulate radiopaque, MRI and/or ultra-sound visible material, wherein the core filling material is viscoelastic at 37° C., having a viscosity in the range of 10 to 10 | 11-10-2011 |
20110282444 | POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES - The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices. | 11-17-2011 |
20110288639 | Inflatable prostheses and methods of making same - An inflatable tissue expander, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. The tissue expander includes a puncturable, self-sealing anterior portion forming a fillable cavity, and posterior portion that is puncture resistant. The anterior portion includes a silicone-based elastomer material having a mesh embedded therein. The posterior portion includes a first composite guard and a second composite guard, each composite guard including an arrangement of puncture resistant members and a flexible substrate having a first side on which the puncture resistant members are disposed in a spaced apart fashion. | 11-24-2011 |
20110301706 | Breast Reconstruction Device And Methods - A novel human breast implant and method for using the same comprising a bioabsorbable implant into which native, autologous vascularized tissue and autologous fat is placed and propagated within a patient's chest as a breast implant. | 12-08-2011 |
20120004722 | DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS - Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid material to form a coating, and allowing the coating to set to form a silicone-based structure suitable for implantation in a mammal. The base material may be removed from the coating. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004723 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND/OR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - A method of using a biocompatible surgical knitted, silk scaffold device in a breast augmentation or in a breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. In an aspect of the invention, the silk scaffold employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh or scaffold device, especially when the mesh or scaffold device is cut. An example scaffold device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes. The at least two yarns include a first yarn and a second yarn extending between and forming loops about two nodes. The second yarn has a higher tension at the two nodes than the first yarn. The second yarn substantially prevents the first yarn from moving at the two nodes and substantially prevents the knitted mesh from unraveling at the nodes. | 01-05-2012 |
20120010706 | NON-ROTATING IMPLANT ASSEMBLY AND BACKING PLATE THEREFOR - The present specification discloses a backing plate comprising a front surface and a back surface comprising a plurality of parallel ridges and grooves, and soft tissue implants comprising such backing plates. | 01-12-2012 |
20120022646 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND/OR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - A method of using a biocompatible surgical knitted, silk scaffold device in a breast augmentation or in s breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. In an aspect of the invention, the silk scaffold employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh or scaffold device, especially when the mesh or scaffold device is cut. An example scaffold device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes. The at least two yarns include a first yarn and a second yarn extending between and forming loops about two nodes. The second yarn has a higher tension at the two nodes than the first yarn. The second yarn substantially prevents the first yarn from moving at the two nodes and substantially prevents the knitted mesh from unraveling at the nodes. | 01-26-2012 |
20120041555 | SILICONE IMPLANT WITH IMPRINTED TEXTURE - A procedure for making an implant having a textured silicone surface is disclosed. The method may include the steps of providing a conventional mandrel and applying a pre-formed, polymeric mesh sock to the mandrel. The sock is contacted with a silicone dispersion and the silicone dispersion is at least partially cured with the sock in contact therewith. The silicone dispersion is at least partially cured while the sock is in contact therewith and the sock is them removed, for example, by dissolution, to leave a textured elastomeric material useful as a component of a breast implant shell. | 02-16-2012 |
20120071973 | Three Layer Breast Prosthesis - A breast prosthesis that includes an outer first layer, a middle second layer and an inner third layer. The outer first layer includes a first material that has a first firmness. The first firmness allows for a 20 mm to a 25 mm penetration by a cone penetrometer. The first layer has a shape corresponding to a shape of a breast form. The middle second layer is disposed adjacent to the first layer and includes a second material that has a second firmness that is greater than the first firmness. The inner third layer is disposed adjacent to the second layer opposite from the first layer and includes a third material that has a third firmness that is less than the second firmness. | 03-22-2012 |
20120078365 | METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTATION OF THE BREAST - The invention provides a method for manufacturing a breast prosthesis, which method comprises the determination of existing contours of a breast of an individual in an upright position using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound (US), the planning of a moulage or virtual moulage using a computer-assisted modeling software, with or without a 3D visualization of a result to be expected, and the manufacturing of a customized breast prosthesis based on said moulage or said virtual moulage. The invention also provides for methods of breast reconstruction and/or augmentation. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078366 | Tissue Expanders and Methods of Use - Tissue expanders and their methods of use. | 03-29-2012 |
20120101574 | IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS - A textured breast implant is provided which generally includes a fluid fillable elastomeric shell having a texture defined by struts, for example, hollow struts, defining interconnected open cells. Methods of making the texture include applying a silicone dispersion to a base material and removing the base material from the coating to form a silicone-based structure comprising struts defining interconnected open cells, said struts including internal surfaces defining cavities within the struts. The method may further include the step of contacting the silicone based structure having cavities with a silicone dispersion to cause the silicone to enter and fill the cavities. | 04-26-2012 |
20120101575 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR NIPPLE AND BREAST FORMATION - Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted. | 04-26-2012 |
20120116508 | BREAST IMPLANT SYSTEM - A breast implant system comprises at least one first element ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120116509 | BREAST IMPLANT SYSTEM - A breast implant system comprises at least one casing ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120123535 | Therapeutic Breast Implants - A breast implant and process to optimize the treatment of breast cancer patients that offers more effective alternatives in breast reconstruction and simultaneously administers regional therapies in order to minimize the possibility of local recurrences. The breast implant comprises an inner porous core contained by an elastic holding layer with a system of tubes and conducts within it covered with biodegradable chemotherapeutic and attaching layers. | 05-17-2012 |
20120123536 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - Methods for optimal breast reconstruction are disclosed. The methods include steps for performing a mastectomy that preserves a breast skin envelope. A prosthesis may be inserted into the breast and may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may include, a base, a balloon coupled to the base, where the balloon may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may also include tube coupled to port for filling the balloon to a predetermined volume. A needle-lock system, coupled to the port may be used to inject, for example, fluids into the balloon. If a patient requires post-mastectomy radiation, breast reconstruction may be delayed and the prosthesis may remain in the breast cavity during the treatment. The treatment may be external beam radiation. Alternatively, the treatment may include brachytherapy technique for treating the internal breast cavity. | 05-17-2012 |
20120123537 | TISSUE EXPANDER WITH SELF-HEALING ANTERIOR SIDE - A tissue expander includes an elastomeric shell having an anterior inside surface and a posterior inside surface with a self-healing layer abutting only a portion of the anterior inside surface. The layer is spaced apart from the posterior inside surface while facilitating folding of the shell prior to insertion into a tissue pocket and also enabling inflation of the shell subsequent to insertion by a fluid injected between the self healing layer and posterior surface. | 05-17-2012 |
20120130489 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IN SITU FORMATION OF SURGICAL IMPLANTS - Methods, devices and systems for in situ formation of an implant within a post-surgical cavity. A balloon is provided within the cavity and a gelling initiator such as a cross-linking agent is introduced into the balloon. A polymer susceptible to solidifying in the presence of the gelling initiator is then introduced into the balloon. The introduced polymer is allowed solidify through contact with the introduced gelling initiator to form the implant while the balloon isolates the solidifying implant from the cavity. The balloon is then ruptured and extracted from the cavity such that the formed implant remains within and directly contacts an interior surface of the cavity. | 05-24-2012 |
20120130490 | METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTATION OF THE BREAST - The invention provides a method for manufacturing a breast prosthesis, which method comprises the determination of existing contours of a breast of an individual in an upright position using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or 3D scanning with ultrasound (US), laser or photography, the planning of a moulage or virtual moulage using a computer-assisted modeling software, with or without a 3D visualization of a result to be expected, and the manufacturing of a customized breast prosthesis based on said moulage or said virtual moulage. The invention also provides for methods of breast reconstruction and/or augmentation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120143328 | VARIABLE COHESIVE GEL FORM-STABLE BREAST IMPLANT - A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is provided for augmentation or reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis includes a shell filled with a gel having variations in cohesiveness to maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143329 | Prosthetic Support - Disclosed is a mammary prosthetic implant with an expandable mammary prosthesis that expands to an enlarged state after implantation. A prosthetic device supports, and conforms to the shape of, the mammary prosthesis before, during, and after the mammary prosthesis is expanding within the implantation site. The prosthetic device has an absorbable main body formed of other than biological tissue, and is penetrable for the in-growth of dermal or subcutaneous tissue. The main body has an anterior end portion, an opposite posterior end portion, and a size relative to the mammary prosthesis upon implantation so that the anterior end portion engages an incised portion of a pectoralis major extending anteriorly of the mammary prosthesis while the opposite posterior end portion engages tissue inferiorly spaced from the incised portion of the pectoralis major and near the inframammary fold. Methods of preparing and using a prosthetic device as described herein also are disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143330 | BREAST AND NIPPLE IMPLANT CONSTRUCTIONS - A breast implant having a fluid holding and flexible membrane body. A plurality of tabs are located along a perimeter extending side or underside of the body and are adapted for engaging a muscle layer upon which the body is supported. Inner defining partitioning walls establishing a plurality of chambers and include vents at inner locations in order to manage the transfer of fluid between the chambers. A corresponding nipple implant body also includes a reservoir chamber and an interconnected nipple extender chamber via a stop or check valve positioned therebetween, with the outermost nipple extender chamber being repositionable along a surface of the implant body. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143331 | Apparatus and Process for Delivering a Silicone Prosthesis into a Surgical Pocket - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143332 | Apparatus and Process for Delivering a Silicone Prosthesis into a Surgical Pocket - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. | 06-07-2012 |
20120158134 | Mastopexy and Breast Reconstruction Prostheses and Method - Mastopexy and breast reconstruction prostheses and implantation method that allow for radiographic imaging of the breast tissue. The prostheses are arcuate and elongate optionally meshed to conform with breast tissue when implanted. Prostheses are made from naturally occurring extracellular matrix, primarily collagen, that, allows for mammographic imaging without interference as is expected from synthetic materials. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165934 | COLLAPSIBLE, FORM-STABLE, FILLABLE BREAST PROSTHESIS - Provided is a flexible, collapsible, implantable breast prosthesis which is form stable such that it can be inserted through a relatively small incision and then will regain its configuration and maintain its shape within the breast. The prosthesis may include an anterior portion including a closed-cell silicone foam. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165935 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE FILLING AND REGENERATION - Injectable compositions are provided which include both a living cellular component and a filler component conducive to cell growth. The compositions are capable of providing both immediate tissue filling and long term tissue regeneration. | 06-28-2012 |
20120172985 | SILK FIBROIN HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present specification provides for methods for purifying fibroins, purified fibroins, methods of conjugating biological and synthetic molecules to fibroins, fibroins conjugated to such molecules, methods of making fibroin hydrogels, fibroin hydrogels and fibroin hydrogel formulations useful for a variety of medical uses, including, without limitation uses as bulking agents, tissue space fillers, templates for tissue reconstruction or regeneration, cell culture scaffolds for tissue engineering and for disease models, surface coating to improve medical device function, or drug delivery devices. | 07-05-2012 |
20120179250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION - A system for cosmetic augmentation includes a plurality of microballoons. An injector can be provided for injecting microballoons into a subcutaneous pocket at a cosmetic site through an incision. A method for performing cosmetic augmentation surgery and microballoons for use in the method are also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179251 | TISSUE MARKING IMPLANT - An implant for marking an area within a living body includes a matrix material and a marking material. The implant is formable to fit the shape and size of a cavity in the human body. The implant is configured to support tissue surrounding the cavity and to allow in-growth of fibrous tissue into and replace at least a portion of the matrix material. | 07-12-2012 |
20120185041 | SILK MEDICAL DEVICE FOR USE IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - A method of using a silk derived medical device in a breast augmentation or in a breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction or augmentation. The device can be a silk scaffold with a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the scaffold especially when cut. An example device can have a knitted mesh which includes at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of node. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185042 | Fail-Safe Silicone Breast Implant Delivery Device - A tapered sleeve is provided for implant delivery. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicone breast implant) is introduced into a large proximal end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized distal end of the device. Sized appropriately to the implant, the sleeve remains intact during implant run-through of the sleeve. | 07-19-2012 |
20120197393 | SILICONE ARTIFICIAL BREAST PROSTHESIS WHICH MINIMIZES STRESS CONCENTRATION, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to an artificial breast prosthesis which minimizes stress concentration and to a production method therefor, and more specifically relates to an artificial breast prosthesis which has excellent mechanical properties, superior tactile texture, and excellent safety and efficacy as a breast prosthesis, and also relates to a production method therefor. The artificial breast prosthesis made with the production method of the present invention, comprises a silicone shell which is of the same thickness as the connecting portion and has the same or similar physical properties thereof, and which minimizes the concentration of the stresses sustained after insertion into the body and maximizes resistance to fatigue failure such that durability is improved while at the same time the thinness of the connecting portion provides an outstanding texture to the prosthesis as a whole, and safety and efficiency are improved as stress concentration is minimized. | 08-02-2012 |
20120209381 | BIOERODIBLE MATRIX FOR TISSUE INVOLVEMENT - Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells. | 08-16-2012 |
20120221104 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An implantable device for use in tissue and ligament repair comprising at least one knitted section and at least one single continuous fiber traversing the at least one knitted section, the at least one single continuous fiber forming a plurality of traverses extending through the at least one knitted section. The implantable device may comprise at least one single continuous silk fiber. The implantable device is suitable for use in a variety or reconstructive or support applications such as breast reconstruction, mastopexy, breast augmentation revision, breast augmentation support, standard breast augmentation, chest wall repair, organ support, body contouring, abdominoplasty, facial reconstruction, hernia repair, and pelvic floor repair. | 08-30-2012 |
20120221105 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An implantable device for use in tissue and ligament repair comprising at least one knitted section and at least one single continuous fiber traversing the at least one knitted section, the at least one single continuous fiber forming a plurality of traverses extending through the at least one knitted section. The implantable device may comprise at least one single continuous silk fiber. The implantable device is suitable for use in a variety or reconstructive or support applications such as breast reconstruction, mastopexy, breast augmentation revision, breast augmentation support, standard breast augmentation, chest wall repair, organ support, body contouring, abdominoplasty, facial reconstruction, hernia repair, and pelvic floor repair. | 08-30-2012 |
20120226352 | SELF SUPPORTING AND FORMING BREAST IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND SUPPORTING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BODY - A breast implant includes an elastomer shell; a dermal matrix disposed on the implant shell; and a support interposed between the elastomer shell and dermal matrix to separate the elastomer shell and dermal matrix. A process for making a breast implant includes disposing an elastomer shell in a support; and disposing a dermal matrix on an outer surface of the support. A method of using the breast implant include disposing the breast implant in a subject and attaching the support to tissue of the subject. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226353 | Devices With Internal Flexibility Sipes, Including Siped Chambers For Footwear - Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232652 | IMPLANT WITH A VISUAL INDICATOR OF A BARRIER LAYER - An implantable soft tissue prosthesis device comprising a silicone elastomer-shell filled with silicone gel or liquid, which among the layers that constitute its shell includes a barrier layer formed of a low permeability silicone, which impedes the bleeding or diffusion of the silicone gel from the inside of the implant to its surroundings through the shell. This barrier layer is given a coloration different to the other layers of the shell, making it visible in the finished product. The coloration of the barrier layer gives the fabricator of the implant as well as to medical personnel, the possibility to identify the presence of the barrier layer and its homogeneity, improving the safety of the device. | 09-13-2012 |
20120232653 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE TISSUE SUPPORT - Described are methods and apparatus for use in supporting tissue in a patient's body. In some embodiments, the patient's breast is supported. In some embodiments, the methods provide ways of supporting and adjusting tissue, and the apparatus includes components and embodiments for supporting and adjusting the tissue. Some embodiments include a supporting device, having a first portion, a second portion, and a support member positioned between the first portion and second portion. Some embodiments include advancing the first portion of the supporting device into the body to a first location in the body; advancing the second portion of the supporting device into the body to a second location in the body; securing the first portion of the supporting device at the first location; and shifting soft tissue in the body with the support member. | 09-13-2012 |
20120245685 | ARTIFICIAL BREAST IMPLANT PROVIDED ON THE SURFACE THREOF WITH SILICON OPEN CELL FOAM LAYER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed are an artificial breast implant in which the surface thereof is formed or modified with a silicone open cell (open pore) foam layer, and a method for producing the same. More specifically, disclosed are an artificial breast implant that has a surface including an open cell foam layer made of silicone and thus minimizes side effects such as in vivo rejection, which may occur after implantation of the implant into the body, in particular, the occurrence of capsular contracture to achieve superior biocompatibility and safety, and a method for producing the same. | 09-27-2012 |
20120253460 | MODULATING BUTTRESS SALINE MAMMARY PROSTHESIS INCLUDING LIMPET FILL PORT - An implantable mammary prosthesis includes a limpet buttress fill port structure. The fill port structure preferably comprises a shell, the shell including an opening, a compartment interior to the shell adapted to contain a filler. The limpet buttress is generally cup-shaped, and is disposed within the shell. The limpet buttress is preferably attached to the shell adjacent the opening to form a fluidic seal, optionally via a sealing flange. The limpet buttress may include one or more ribs, such as to provide structural support to the limpet buttress. Preferably, a reservoir is disposed external to the shell. | 10-04-2012 |
20120259412 | BREAST PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a breast prosthesis having a support shell which is accommodated in a fabric cover, wherein one or more filling chambers for accommodating a filler material is/are located at the rear side of the breast prosthesis, wherein the breast prosthesis has a silicone shell which is arranged in front of the support shell and which is accommodated in the fabric cover in removal form. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259413 | DEVICES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS UTILIZING EP4 AND EP2 RECEPTOR AGONISTS FOR PREVENTING, REDUCING OR TREATING CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE - Provided are devices, compositions and methods utilizing EP | 10-11-2012 |
20120259414 | Silicone Breast Implant Delivery - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 10-11-2012 |
20120265297 | SILK FIBROIN HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present specification provides for methods for purifying fibroins, purified fibroins, methods of conjugating biological and synthetic molecules to fibroins, fibroins conjugated to such molecules, methods of making fibroin hydrogels, fibroin hydrogels and fibroin hydrogel formulations useful for a variety of medical uses, including, without limitation uses as bulking agents, tissue space fillers, templates for tissue reconstruction or regeneration, cell culture scaffolds for tissue engineering and for disease models, surface coating to improve medical device function, or drug delivery devices. | 10-18-2012 |
20120277858 | IMPLANT FOR ANATOMICAL RECONSTRUCTION OR VOLUMETRIC AUGMENTATION - An implant for anatomically reconstructing, or increasing the positive displacement of, a soft portion of a living body is formed of a casing made of a flexible biocompatible material and filled with a gel. The inner surface of the cover that is in contact with the gel is texturized, comprising microscopic open cells. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277859 | POROUS BIOABSORBABLE IMPLANT - An implant for insertion into a breast lumpectomy cavity to serve as a guide for orienting a radiation source relative to the breast lumpectomy cavity, includes a body formed of a bioabsorbable material comprised of chitosan having a porosity sufficient to ensure tissue in-growth before significant bio-absorption of the implant, the body having exterior margins. An interior orientation marker is spaced inwardly from the exterior margins of the body to facilitate relative orientation between the implant and the radiation source. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASTOPEXY - A mastopexy implant for maintaining the breast in an elevated and aesthetically pleasing position includes a lower pole support comprising end portions which may be affixed to the chest wall or to a previously installed upper suspension strut. The implant is loaded in an insertion device. The insertion device is inserted through a small incision and into a subcutaneous pocket created in an inferior half of the breast. The lower pole support may have various constructs and in one embodiment includes a unitary conformable mesh having a plurality of arm or band members which are attached across the breast parenchyma and to the chest wall. | 11-08-2012 |
20120303120 | FLUSH PATCH FOR ELASTOMERIC IMPLANT SHELL - An elastomeric prosthetic breast implant is provided having a shell and a patch forming a flush interface with the shell and no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the shell. | 11-29-2012 |
20130013062 | METHODS FOR CREATING FOAM-LIKE TEXTURE - Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013063 | COSMETIC SURGERY SIZER - Disclosed herein is a sizer for use in cosmetic surgery augmentation procedures, along with methods for using same. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023987 | POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES - The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices. | 01-24-2013 |
20130041462 | FILLABLE PROSTHETIC IMPLANT WITH GEL-LIKE PROPERTIES - A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having the properties of a gel-filled implant. The prosthetic implant includes a soft flexible shell defining an inner chamber and having a predetermined volume when the shell is filled or inflated. A quantity of dry nanoparticles is introduced into the inner chamber during manufacture. A surgeon inserts the flexible implant shell into a body cavity, and then utilizes a syringe or other means to deliver a fluid to the inner chamber of the shell. The fluid mixes with the quantity of dry nanoparticles to form a gel, for example, a hydrogel. The hydrated nanoparticles provide to the implant the desirable properties of a gel-filled implant. In this way, the incision used can be smaller than that for a filled implant, but the resulting prosthesis is more natural than a typical saline-filled implant. | 02-14-2013 |
20130046383 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE EXPANSION - A device for maintaining or achieving soft tissue expansion applicable to any body region already temporarily expanded including: an adhesive element deformable and capable of adapting to the shape of this body region, and which can then itself become mechanically rigid enough to resist tendency of the expanded tissue to recoil or to which a second material can be applied to form a stent adapted to the shape of the body area to provide the necessary structural rigidity to prevent recoil of the expansion and thereby induce its retention of its expanded shape after the stent is removed. | 02-21-2013 |
20130053956 | SOFT PROSTHESIS SHELL TEXTURING METHOD - A method of texturing a soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell. A soft prosthetic implant with a textured external surface layer of silicone elastomer and having an open-cell structure is made by adhering and then dissolving round salt crystals. The resulting roughened surface has enhanced physical properties relative to surfaces formed with angular salt crystals. An implant having such a textured external surface layer is expected to help prevent capsular contraction, to help prevent scar formation, and to help in anchoring the implant within the body. | 02-28-2013 |
20130066423 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE TISSUE SUPPORT - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for tissue lifting, or for correcting a ptosis condition caused by tissue stretching, are described. In some embodiments a tissue is supported by a support member. In some embodiments, tension is applied to a support member through at least one suspension member. The described embodiments provide examples of methods and apparatus effective for use in lifting or otherwise applying tension to various tissues, including tissues of the breast, buttock, thigh, arm, abdomen, neck and face. | 03-14-2013 |
20130073040 | Silicone Breast Implant Delivery - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130096676 | Process for the manufacture of implants or intermediate products of such implants as well as implants and intermediate products obtained by such process - Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of implants or intermediate products of such implants as well as implants and intermediate products obtained by such process. For example, the disclosed process can be used for the manufacture of breast implants, of implants for the thighs, buttocks and calves. | 04-18-2013 |
20130103149 | PROSTHETIC FABRIC STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yarns are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and the breast tissue and/or implant within the patient. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116783 | METHOD FOR FORMING BILAYER PATCHES - A method for injection molding thin materials (sub-millimeter) having low green strength could make certain manufacturing processes significantly more efficient yet has heretofore been unavailable. Provided herein is a method that enables injection molding of thin materials by using a mold with contact surfaces having a low surface energy release agent disposed thereon. The low surface energy release agent may be applied as a coating on a conventional mold or the mold itself or just the contact surfaces thereof may be formed of a low surface energy release material. The method finds particular applicability in making special contour patches for medical and cosmetic implants and prosthetics. A preferred approach involves injection molding a thin layer of unvulcanized material on a cold mold, injection molding a thin layer of vulcanized material on a hot mold, transferring the vulcanized layer to the unvulcanized layer on the cold mold, and removing the combined layers. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116784 | Breast Implant with Low Coefficient of Friction Between Internal Shells in an Aqueous Fluid Environment - A fluid-filled surgically-implantable prosthetic device encloses one or more non-enclosing fitted shells arranged adjacent to and in a graduated relation to each other. The invention relates specifically to implantable breast prostheses with a low coefficient of friction between two or more interacting elastomeric shells in an aqueous fluid environment, without the addition of a lubricating agent to the fluid. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116785 | SILK BASED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUITABILITY FOR USE IN HUMANS - Methods for determining suitability of an implantable silk scaffold for use in human soft tissue repair by implanting a silk scaffold in a quadruped. The silk scaffold is completely or essentially completely bioresorbed by twelve months after implantation, the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue shows at least about a 60% strength increase by 12 months after implantation, and the thickness of the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue increases by more than 100% by 12 months after implantation. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116786 | BREAST PROSTHESIS FILLED WITH MICROSPHERES OF THERMOEXPANDED POLYMER - A breast prosthesis constructed from a bag of elastic material or biocompatible mesh having a front face forming a dome and a rear face forming a base with a sealed and seamless interior cavity filled with microspheres of foam polymers or thereto expanded polymers or a combination of both. | 05-09-2013 |
20130123918 | HUMAN IMPLANTABLE TISSUE EXPANDER - A human implantable tissue expander including a biocompatible implantable structural skeleton element having a predetermined overall three-dimensional shape and defining at least one wall portion having formed therein apertures extending from an interior thereof to an exterior thereof and being operative, when implanted in human tissue, to permit fluid flow through the apertures and to generally maintain the predetermined three-dimensional shape generally independently of its orientation relative to gravitational acceleration. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131798 | Moldable Back Breast Form - A breast prosthesis for wearing against a chest of a user includes a bag, a first silicone rubber and a silicone agglomerate putty. The bag includes at least three films that are sealed together around a periphery so as to define at least a front chamber and a back chamber. The first silicone rubber is disposed in the front chamber and is cured in an outer shape of a breast. The silicone agglomerate putty is disposed in the back chamber and is configured as a shear thinning fluid that conforms in shape to surface features of the chest of the user when placed against the chest of the user. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131799 | SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES - A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-swellable material distributed therein. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131800 | BREAST IMPLANTS HAVING A FLUSH PATCH AND METHODS OF USING SAME TO AUGMENT OR RECONSTRUCT A BREAST - Elastomeric fluid-filled prosthetic implants having an elastomeric shell and a flush patch are provided as well as methods for making and using such implants. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131801 | SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES - A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-soluble material distributed therein. | 05-23-2013 |
20130150962 | MAMMARY PROSTHESIS FILLED WITH EXPANDED POLYMER MICROSPHERES - A mammary prosthesis built from a sack of elastic material or biocompatible material having a sealed interior cavity with the sack having an anterior surface forming a dome and a posterior surface forming a base, with a sealed and seamless interior cavity filled with microspheres of foamed or expanded polymers or a combination of both. The sack may also be permeable to establish equilibrium between body fluids and interstitial volume of the microspheres. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158657 | SURGICAL METHODS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OR AUGMENTATION - Methods for breast reconstruction and augmentation are provided which may reduce the incidence of capsular contracture. Methods for treating an encapsulated breast and reducing potential for capsular contracture in the breast are also provided. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158658 | SHEET TISSUE PRODUCTS - The present disclosure provides a tissue product comprising a tissue sheet. The sheet can be formed from a plurality of tissue matrix fragments. | 06-20-2013 |
20130172993 | ROUND OR ANATOMICAL TYPE SILICONE PROSTHESIS HAVING SHELL WITH ENHANCED DURABILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A silicone prosthesis including a silicone shell, which has superior texture and comfort when implanted in the body, minimizes stress concentration that may arise when wearing for a long time by eliminating the difference in physical characteristics and stress in all parts of the shell, due to the silicone prosthesis having a uniform thickness, increases resistance to fatigue fracture so as to maximize the safety and lifespan of the silicone prosthesis, and which controls the flow of the silicone in various angles, thereby providing a round or an anatomical type silicone prosthesis having a shell with enhanced durability and a uniform thickness. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172994 | SUPPORTING AND FORMING TRANSITIONAL MATERIAL FOR USE IN SUPPORTING PROSTHESIS DEVICES, IMPLANTS AND TO PROVIDE STRUCTURE IN A HUMAN BODY - A fabric for use in the human body composed of non-absorbable micro diameter threads contained in absorbable materials, such that over time the absorbable material dissolves or is absorbed by the body and the non-absorbable micro diameter threads cause the body to create a collagen scaffold transferring load from the absorbable material to the collagen scaffold. The fabric can be coated or impregnated with materials to reduce infection, provide tissue growth, reduce scar tissue or other medical purpose. Threads of non-absorbable material can be coated with absorbable material to create a fabric. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172995 | SILK FIBROIN HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present specification provides for methods for purifying fibroins, purified fibroins, methods of conjugating biological and synthetic molecules to fibroins, fibroins conjugated to such molecules, methods of making fibroin hydrogels, fibroin hydrogels and fibroin hydrogel formulations useful for a variety of medical uses, including, without limitation uses as bulking agents, tissue space fillers, templates for tissue reconstruction or regeneration, cell culture scaffolds for tissue engineering and for disease models, surface coating to improve medical device function, or drug delivery devices. | 07-04-2013 |
20130190870 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to an implantable prosthesis and a shell for an implantable prosthesis and methods for making them, in particular a light weight implantable prosthesis containing a biocompatible filler which is suitable for use as a breast implant. | 07-25-2013 |
20130211518 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL PROSTHESIS - Implantable medical prosthesis, in particular a breast implant, comprising gel-type filling materials having different rigidities in a specific geometrical arrangement. For example, a breast implant comprises an outer shell and at least one first gel-type filling and at least one second gel-type filling, wherein at least one first gel-type filling has a softer consistency than at least one second gel-type filling, wherein said at least one first gel-type filling extends predominantly along the posterior part of the prosthesis, and wherein said at least one second gel-type filling extends predominantly along the superior portion of the anterior surface of the prosthesis without extending along the entirety of such anterior surface of the prosthesis. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211519 | KITS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION - Described are components, component combinations, kits and methods useful for creating reconstructed tissue structures such as reconstructed nipple structures. Novel combinations are described involving surgical marking templates, implants having features correlated to the templates, and/or post-surgical shields. | 08-15-2013 |
20130226296 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IN SITU FORMATION OF SURGICAL IMPLANTS - Methods, devices and systems for in situ formation of an implant within a post-surgical cavity. A balloon is provided within the cavity and a gelling initiator such as a cross-linking agent is introduced into the balloon. A polymer susceptible to solidifying in the presence of the gelling initiator is then introduced into the balloon. The introduced polymer is allowed solidify through contact with the introduced gelling initiator to form the implant while the balloon isolates the solidifying implant from the cavity. The balloon is then ruptured and extracted from the cavity such that the formed implant remains within and directly contacts an interior surface of the cavity. | 08-29-2013 |
20130231743 | HYBRID BREAST IMPLANT - An implant includes a first container and a plurality of members disposed in the first container. The implant can be made by attaching a member to a second container disposed in the first container and inserting the second container in the first container. The implant can be used by disposing the implant into a subject and adjusting a volume of a fluid in the implant. | 09-05-2013 |
20130245757 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE SURGERY - Methods for determining suitability of an implantable silk scaffold for use in human soft tissue repair by implanting a silk scaffold in a quadruped. The silk scaffold is completely or essentially completely bioresorbed by twelve months after implantation, the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue shows at least about a 60% strength increase by 12 months after implantation, and the thickness of the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue increases by more than 100% by 12 months after implantation. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245758 | INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An inflatable tissue expander or more permanent prosthesis, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245759 | MEDICAL DEVICES INCORPORATING SILICONE NANOPARTICLES, AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are uses of silicone nanoparticles as breast implant materials that reduce immunogenic responses, compared to other breast implant materials. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253645 | Biocompatible Mesh Implant - A mesh device for supporting one or a combination of a breast implant or breast tissue is provided formed of interlaced filaments forming a mesh structure which will not unravel when cut across a mid section of the mesh device. A titanium layer positioned on the exterior surface of the filaments of the mesh provide both a biocompatible interface with surrounding tissue and enhanced engagement of the filaments to prevent unraveling. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253646 | SILK BASED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUITABILITY FOR USE IN HUMANS - Methods for determining suitability of an implantable silk scaffold for use in human soft tissue repair by implanting a silk scaffold in a quadruped. The silk scaffold is completely or essentially completely bioresorbed by twelve months after implantation, the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue shows at least about a 60% strength increase by 12 months after implantation, and the thickness of the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue increases by more than 100% by 12 months after implantation. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261745 | DUAL PLANE BREAST IMPLANT - A soft breast prosthesis is provided, the prosthesis having a surface configuration advantageous for dual plane placement of the prosthesis in a breast. | 10-03-2013 |
20130289721 | Breast Implant Spacers for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Breast Implant Infections - The present disclosure provides improved devices and methods to treat periprosthetic breast implant infections. | 10-31-2013 |
20130304207 | SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES - A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-swellable material distributed therein. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310934 | SOFT FILLED PROSTHESIS SHELL WITH DISCRETE FIXATION SURFACES - A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell. | 11-21-2013 |
20130317610 | GEL-SIMULATING AND MODULATING BUTTRESS PROSTHESIS - An implantable mammary prosthesis includes an urchin buttress fill port structure. The fill port structure preferably comprises a shell, the shell including an opening, a compartment interior to the shell adapted to contain a filler. The urchin buttress is generally cup-shaped, and is disposed within the shell. The urchin buttress is preferably attached to the shell adjacent the opening to form a fluidic seal, optionally via a sealing flange. The urchin buttress may include one or more ribs, such as to provide structural support to the urchin buttress. Preferably, a reservoir is disposed external to the shell. | 11-28-2013 |
20130325119 | BREAST PROSTHESIS - A single opening permanent breast prosthesis includes an envelope made of a flexible, hermatic and biologically inert material having a flat rear surface ( | 12-05-2013 |
20130325120 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE EXPANSION WITH FLUID DELIVERY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for tissue expansion. A tissue expander may have an implant portion which may be used to expand the tissue. A delivery/drainage system may be also be provided, which may be in fluid communication with a pocket surrounding the tissue expander. Various port configurations may be provided that may provide access to the implant portion and/or the delivery/drainage system. The tissue expander may advantageously help prevent or treat infection, or check the state of the pocket surrounding the tissue expander. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338768 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338769 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338770 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING, ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338771 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING AND ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338772 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338773 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
20140005783 | TEXTURED PROSTHESIS WITH REDUCED CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE RESPONSE | 01-02-2014 |
20140005784 | TEXTURED PROSTHESIS WITH REDUCED CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE RESPONSE | 01-02-2014 |
20140012376 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BREAST - A method for utilizing an implant in a human breast includes forming a breast cavity within the breast at a lumpectomy site, the breast cavity having surrounding tissue; forming a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biocompatible and biodegradable material configured to allow for in-growth of fibrous tissue into and replacing the biocompatible and biodegradable material, the biocompatible and biodegradable material being elastically compressible; sizing the substantially radio-opaque implant to occupy the breast cavity; and implanting within the breast cavity the substantially radio-opaque implant to support the tissue surrounding the breast cavity, the step of implanting including compressing the biocompatible and biodegradable material. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012377 | VARIABLE COHESIVE GEL FORM-STABLE BREAST IMPLANT - A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is provided for augmentation or reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis includes a shell filled with a gel having variations in cohesiveness to maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation. | 01-09-2014 |
20140039617 | Breast Implant Assembly - A medical implant assembly and method having a medical implant, e.g. a breast prostheses, attached to a biological interface. The biological interface is comprised of a dermal material with capsular contracture inhibiting properties so that once the medical assembly is inserted into the host, the biological interface, which is intimately coupled to the implant, prevents/reduces capsular contracture formation around the implant. The biological interface comprises a plurality of apertures along its periphery, and attaches to the medical implant by receiving a plurality of attachment flaps or appendages located on the exterior surface of the medical implant within or through the apertures. The attachment of the biological interface is such that the assembly remains intact even where the attachment flaps loosen upon expansion of the implant after insertion into a host, as where the implant is therein injected to a desired dimension. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039618 | HYBRID BREAST IMPLANT AND TISSUE EXPANDER, METHODS OF MAKING AND USE OF SAME - An implant includes a first container and a plurality of members disposed in the first container. The implant can be made by attaching a member to a second container disposed in the first container and inserting the second container in the first container. The implant can be used by disposing the implant into a subject and adjusting a volume of a fluid in the implant. Additionally, a tissue expander includes an outer container; and an inner container disposed in the outer container and comprising: a reticulated frame comprising a plurality of struts which interconnect; a void disposed between the struts in the reticulated frame; and a projection connected to the struts to cover the void. | 02-06-2014 |
20140046442 | NONAUGMENTIVE MASTOPEXY - Disclosed are methods and devices for minimally invasive mastopexy, or other soft tissue suspension, which may be accomplished with our without augmentation. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074235 | Apparatus And Process For Delivering A Silicone Prosthesis Into A Surgical Pocket - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074236 | Apparatus And Process For Delivering A Silicone Prosthesis Into A Surgical Pocket - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074237 | PROSTHETIC IMPLANT SHELL - A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell comprising a matrix material and an additive distributed in the matrix material. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081397 | SURGICAL DEVICES, KITS, AND RELATED INTRA-OPERATIVE METHODS FOR SELECTING BREAST IMPLANTS - Surgical tools, kits, and methods for breast implants are provided. One surgical tool is a rigid or semi-rigid form that matches the size and shape of a corresponding breast implant. The form may be employed to determine skin tension when inserted into a breast. The form may also be employed to mark a fixation suture line for attachment between an acellular dermal matrix and the chest wall of a patient in some instances. However, in other instances a breast implant template surgical tool may be employed to mark one or more fixation suture lines. The breast implant template may be thin and flexible, and define a perimeter matching the size and shape of a footprint of a corresponding breast implant. Marking around the perimeter of the form or the breast implant template allows for convenient selection of fixation suture lines which may result in desirable overall breast symmetry. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081398 | BREAST IMPLANTS WITH INTEGRATED TRANSPONDERS - The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a breast implant with an RFID transponder embedded therein, so that the implant can be conveniently identified while inside the human body, and methods of making the same. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088700 | METHOD FOR USING A SILK DERIVED BIORESORBABLE SCAFFOLD IN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - A method of using a silk derived medical device in a two stage breast reconstruction procedure. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088701 | Processed Adipose Tissue - The present disclosure provides tissue products produced from adipose-containing tissues, as well as methods for producing such tissue products. The tissue products can comprise decellularized and partially de-fatted tissues. In addition, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for using such products. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088702 | TISSUE EXPANDER WITH SELF-HEALING ANTERIOR SIDE - A tissue expander includes an elastomeric shell having an anterior inside surface and a posterior inside surface with a self-healing layer abutting only a portion of the anterior inside surface. The layer is spaced apart from the posterior inside surface while facilitating folding of the shell prior to insertion into a tissue pocket and also enabling inflation of the shell subsequent to insertion by a fluid injected between the self healing layer and posterior surface. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088703 | SOFT PROSTHETIC IMPLANT MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A soft prosthetic implant, for example, a breast implant, having a shell filled with a fluid. One or more components of the soft prosthetic implant receive a unique identifier for traceability during the manufacturing process. The unique identifier is placed on one component, such as a patch molded-in-place with a shell to form a soft prosthetic implant. Information about the respective components, as well as process parameters, can be stored on the unique identifier for later reference. The unique identifier may be a two-dimensional printed label or laser-etched characters, or may be a three-dimensional embossed or indented region. The unique identifier may be a separate label attached to the respective component, or may be formed in the component, such as with embossing. | 03-27-2014 |
20140100655 | SURGICAL TEMPLATE AND DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure provides devices and methods relating to surgical breast procedures. The devices can include a holder and backing to assist in positioning a biological material adjacent to a tissue expander or implant. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100656 | RESTORATIVE POST-LUMPECTOMY IMPLANT DEVICE - Provided is a restorative breast implant device that can be used to replace lumpectomy tissue and prevent the late aesthetic deformities which may occur following lumpectomy or partial mastectomy. The disclosed implant is an inflatable device comprising an outer shell composed of a biological material and an inner chamber. The device may be inflated/filled with a biological filler material to conform the implant to a lumpectomy cavity's dimensions. In addition, the disclosed implant is able to attain a blood supply thereby insuring incorporation into the breast while resisting resorption. The restorative breast implant is also optionally radiolucent so as not to interfere with future surveillance imaging. Further, in contrast to synthetic radiopaque implants, the disclosed implant resists fibrosis and infection. | 04-10-2014 |
20140107779 | Silicon Breast Implant Which Minimizes Stress Concentration And Method For Manufacturing Same - The present invention relates to a silicon breast implant which minimizes stress concentration applied thereto after being inserted into the human body to maximize the resistance of same to fatigue-induced rupture, thereby improving the durability of the implant. The breast implant may include an elegant patch-adhesion portion having a thin thickness so as to provide superior overall feel and improve the appearance of the product. Further, the breast implant has a silicon shell defining an outer wall thereof and the patch adhesion portion for closing, from the outside, a hole formed in a bottom surface of the silicon shell so that the patch adhesion portion is increased in strength to maximize adhesion durability, safety of use, and effectiveness. The silicon shell has a uniform overall thickness, and the patch adhesion portion comprises a patch hole through which a patch adheres to a lower end of the silicon shell using an adhesive material. | 04-17-2014 |
20140121770 | Method for Adjusting Breast Regeneration Part - The present invention comprises, when adjusting a breast substitute ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140121771 | INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An inflatable tissue expander or more permanent prosthesis, suitable for implantation in a breast, is provided. The tissue expander includes a puncturable, self-sealing anterior portion forming a fillable cavity, and posterior portion that is puncture resistant. The anterior portion includes a silicone-based elastomer material having a mesh embedded therein. The posterior portion includes a first composite guard and a second composite guard, each composite guard including an arrangement of puncture resistant members and a flexible substrate having a first side on which the puncture resistant members are disposed in a spaced apart fashion. | 05-01-2014 |
20140135923 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH INTERNAL FLOW DAMPENING - An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135924 | "Adjustable Implant with Self-Sealing Elastomeric Membrane and Methods of Fabrication Thereof" - An adjustable implant for volumetrically altering, replacing, expanding, or augmenting tissues is provided. The implant includes an elastomeric membrane enclosed or partially enclosed about a main chamber. The implant is adapted to expand when filled with a fluid. The membrane includes an outer zone formed from at least one outer elastomeric layer; an inner zone formed from at least one inner elastomeric layer; and a middle zone formed from at least one elastomeric middle layer positioned between a least a portion of the outer zone and at least a portion of the inner zone. The implant is configured such that the middle zone is under contraction from a contracting force provided by the outer zone or the inner zone. A method of forming a fluid-filled adjustable implant for volumetrically altering, replacing, expanding, or augmenting tissues is also provided herein. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135925 | Breast Reconstruction Device and Methods - A novel human breast implant and method for using the same comprising a bioabsorbable implant into which native, autologous vascularized tissue and autologous fat is placed and propagated within a patient's chest as a breast implant. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142696 | TISSUE MARKING IMPLANT - An implant for marking an area within a living body includes a matrix material and a marking material. The implant is formable to fit the shape and size of a cavity in the human body. The implant is configured to support tissue surrounding the cavity and to allow in-growth of fibrous tissue into and replace at least a portion of the matrix material. | 05-22-2014 |
20140148901 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTING A FILLED PROSTHETIC BLADDER INTO A PATIENT - The apparatus includes a funnel member, a coupling member and retractors. The funnel member is flexible and is frusto-conical in shape. The funnel member proximal end opening is larger than the distal end opening. The funnel member couples to a distal or coupling member that is located at the funnel member distal end portion. The distal or coupling member is rigid and has catches for removably coupling to the retractors. In use, the retractors anchor the apparatus to the patient while allowing the funnel member to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical cavity of a patient. | 05-29-2014 |
20140156001 | VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR EXPANDABLE IMPLANTS AND TISSUE EXPANDERS - A valve assembly for an implant has an inner shell, a self-sealing material disposed within the inner shell, and an insertion pathway extending through the self-sealing material. At least one gap is formed in the self-sealing material that intersects with the insertion pathway to define a proximal pathway section and a distal pathway section. A filling tube is passed through the valve assembly for filling the outer shell of the implant with a fluid. After the implant is filled, the filling tube is removed. As the filling tube is removed, if the self-sealing material within the distal section of the pathway is unable to self-seal before the fluid reaches its proximal end, the fluid is diverted into the gap. The time that elapses before the gap is completely filled by the fluid provides sufficient time for the self-sealing material within the proximal section of the pathway to self-seal. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156002 | METHODS FOR CREATING FOAM-LIKE TEXTURE - Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156003 | METHOD OF UTILIZING AN IMPLANT IN A HUMAN BREAST - A method for utilizing an implant in a breast cavity in a human breast, comprising forming a substantially radio-opaque implant constructed of biodegradable material, the biodegradable material being elastic, compressible, expandable, and allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue into the biodegradable material, the substantially radio-opaque implant being compressed during implantation in the breast cavity; and the substantially radio-opaque implant configured to expand in the breast cavity when implanted within the breast cavity for supporting the tissue surrounding the breast cavity. | 06-05-2014 |
20140163677 | VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESES AND TISSUE EXPANDERS - An expandable implant includes an implant shell having an opening and a valve assembly closing the opening. The valve assembly has a first elastic patch, and a second elastic patch juxtaposed with the first elastic patch. A major face of the first elastic patch opposes a major face of the second elastic patch, and the opposing major faces have a bonded area in which the opposing faces are joined together and an unbonded area in which the opposing faces are not joined together and are free to move away from one another. A plug is disposed between the opposing major faces. A first opening extends through the first elastic patch and a second opening extends through the second elastic patch. The first and second openings are offset from one another and the unbonded area defines an elongated channel extending between the first and second openings. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163678 | METHODS FOR AUGMENTING OR RECONSTRUCTING A BREAST AND A KIT THEREFOR - Methods and systems are provided for facilitating a breast augmentation or reconstruction procedure. The methods generally include performing an incision in a breast of a patient and forming a surgical pocket in the breast, introducing, into the pocket, a mock breast implant, introducing an injectable composition adjacent the mock breast implant in the breast, and replacing the mock implant with a permanent breast implant. Kits useful to perform these methods are also provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140180412 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A VARIABLE SURFACE BREAST IMPLANT - Devices and methods are provided for making a variable textured breast implant when used in conjunction with a breast implant mandrel having a molding surface and a stem depending therefrom. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180413 | SILK COVERED PROSTHESIS - Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells. | 06-26-2014 |
20140194987 | SILK COVERED BREAST IMPLANT - The present specification provides for methods for purifying fibroins, purified fibroins, methods of conjugating biological and synthetic molecules to fibroins, fibroins conjugated to such molecules, methods of making fibroin hydrogels, fibroin hydrogels and fibroin hydrogel formulations useful for a variety of medical uses, including, without limitation uses as bulking agents, tissue space fillers, templates for tissue reconstruction or regeneration, cell culture scaffolds for tissue engineering and for disease models, surface coating to improve medical device function, or drug delivery devices. | 07-10-2014 |
20140222145 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - Methods for optimal breast reconstruction are disclosed. The methods include steps for performing a mastectomy that preserves a breast skin envelope. A prosthesis may be inserted into the breast and may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may include, a base, a balloon coupled to the base, where the balloon may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may also include tube coupled to port for filling the balloon to a predetermined volume. A needle-lock system, coupled to the port may be used to inject, for example, fluids into the balloon. If a patient requires post-mastectomy radiation, breast reconstruction may be delayed and the prosthesis may remain in the breast cavity during the treatment. The treatment may be external beam radiation. Alternatively, the treatment may include brachytherapy technique for treating the internal breast cavity. | 08-07-2014 |
20140222146 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASTOPEXY - A mastopexy implant for maintaining the breast in an elevated and aesthetically pleasing position includes a lower pole support comprising end portions which may be affixed to the chest wall or to a previously installed upper suspension strut. The implant is loaded in an insertion device. The insertion device is inserted through a small incision and into a subcutaneous pocket created in an inferior half of the breast. The lower pole support may have various constructs and in one embodiment includes a unitary conformable mesh having a plurality of arm or band members which are attached across the breast parenchyma and to the chest wall. | 08-07-2014 |
20140236294 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE GRAFTING OF A RECIPIENT TISSUE SITE - A device comprising a kit and a method for using the kit are disclosed that warn a surgeon that the maximal grafting capacity of a recipient tissue has been reached. The increase in interstitial pressure is measured at the recipient site using any of several pressure sensor devices during the grafting process to alert the surgeon to stop grafting once a critical level has been reached, or a sudden increase in pressure is detected, indicative of a maximum graft size. | 08-21-2014 |
20140243973 | SOFT FILLED PROSTHESIS SHELL WITH DISCRETE FIXATION SURFACES - A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell. | 08-28-2014 |
20140257481 | Breast Reconstruction Device and Methods - A novel human breast implant and method for using the same comprising a bioabsorbable implant into which native, autologous vascularized tissue and autologous fat is placed and propagated within a patient's chest as a breast implant. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257482 | TISSUE SCAFFOLDS DERIVED FROM FORESTOMACH EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX - The present invention pertains to the development of Extracellular Matrix (ECM) scaffolds derived from the forestomach of a ruminant. Such scaffolds are useful in many clinical and therapeutic applications, including wound repair, tissue regeneration, and breast reconstruction. In addition, the present invention features methods of isolating ECM scaffolds from mammalian organs, including but not limited to the ruminant forestomach. The invention further features laminated ECM scaffolds containing a polymer positioned between individual ECM sheets. The polymer may optionally contain bioactive molecules to enhance the functionality of the scaffold. | 09-11-2014 |
20140277440 | TISSUE EXPANDER IMPLANT WITH SELF-SEALING SAFETY PATCH - Disclosed is a self-sealing patch for use with a tissue expander implant. The self-sealing patch serves as protection for the tissue expander against a hypodermic needle inadvertently missing a fluid injection port thereof by sealing a puncture through the patch. The patch includes a first sheet having a first sheet perimeter, a second sheet having a second sheet perimeter attached to the first sheet perimeter to form a pocket between the first sheet and the second sheet. Material is disposed within the pocket, where the material is hydrophobic material having a viscosity high enough that the material is prevented from flowing outside the pocket when either the first or second sheet is punctured with a hypodermic needle but low enough that the material flows to close a track made by a hypodermic needle puncturing the first or second sheet. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288646 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE EXPANSION - A device for maintaining or achieving soft tissue expansion applicable to any body region already temporarily expanded including: an adhesive element deformable and capable of adapting to the shape of this body region, and which can then itself become mechanically rigid enough to resist tendency of the expanded tissue to recoil or to which a second material can be applied to form a stent adapted to the shape of the body area to provide the necessary structural rigidity to prevent recoil of the expansion and thereby induce its retention of its expanded shape after the stent is removed. | 09-25-2014 |
20140288647 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 09-25-2014 |
20140296978 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 10-02-2014 |
20140303726 | SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT DELIVERY - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309737 | IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF AN ANATOMICAL FEATURE - An implantable prosthesis is provided for reconstructing an anatomical feature, such as a breast nipple. The prosthesis may be formed from a biologic and/or synthetic material. The prosthesis may include a body with a shape that is suitable for reconstructing the anatomical feature. A base may be located at an end of the body to facilitate anchoring the prosthesis in position. The prosthesis may be provided with openings that allow fluid flow therethrough, tissue ingrowth, revascularization, neovascularization and/or fat or stem cell deposition. The prosthesis may include a plurality of layers of biocompatible material arranged in a stacked configuration. The layers may be in spaced relation relative to each other and secured or fixed in position to maintain the spacing therebetween. Each layer may have one or more openings extending therethrough. The spaced layer arrangement may provide a desired tactile response and/or natural movement for the prosthesis. | 10-16-2014 |
20140336759 | IMPLANTABLE NIPPLE AND AREOLA PROSTHESIS - An implantable nipple and areola prosthesis for post-mastectomy breast cancer patients includes a conical areola position bearing a matrix of suture holes and a protruding nipple portion. During post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery, a surgeon implants the prosthesis under the pectoralis major muscle, placing the implant with the nipple prominence anterior and areola portion posterior. The prosthesis is fixed with dissolving sutures in a circumferential fashion through suture holes in the areola portion of the implant. Scar tissue stabilizes the implant and once healed, cosmetic tattooing may be performed to create a realistic areola and nipple. | 11-13-2014 |
20140350673 | SURGICAL METHODS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION OR AUGMENTATION - Methods for breast reconstruction and augmentation are provided which may reduce the incidence of capsular contracture. Methods for treating an encapsulated breast and reducing potential for capsular contracture in the breast are also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358227 | Breast Implant Spacers for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Breast Implant Infections - The present disclosure provides improved devices and methods to treat periprosthetic breast implant infections. | 12-04-2014 |
20150012089 | BREAST PROSTHESES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING BREAST PROSTHESES, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING BREAST PROSTHESES - Improved breast prostheses, methods of making breast prostheses, and methods of treatment using such breast prostheses are described. | 01-08-2015 |
20150018945 | Small Incision, Customizable Specific Gravity Prosthesis - The present invention relates to a customizable prosthesis, for instance a breast prosthesis, comprised of an outer shell, removable micro-compartments and flexible filling tubes formulated out of soft Poly (methyl 2-methylpropenoate) gel, wherein the removable micro-compartments of the prosthesis are arranged in a hierarchical layering scheme to create a prosthesis capable of undergoing modifications quickly, easily and with minimal invasiveness, while retaining a prosthesis with low specific gravity. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018946 | NONAUGMENTIVE MASTOPEXY - Disclosed are methods and devices for minimally invasive mastopexy, or other soft tissue suspension, which may be accomplished with our without augmentation. | 01-15-2015 |
20150025628 | Apparatus and Methods for Realistically Simulating the Human Nipple-Areolar Complex - An apparatus and method are disclosed for realistically simulating the appearance of a nipple-areolar complex. The apparatus may include a first flat surface having a non-toxic self-adhesive material and a second flat surface comprising a photographic image of a female human nipple complex. The photographic image may be a realistic depiction of a human nipple-areolar complex, having a first colored area resembling a human areola, and a second colored area formed within the first area, resembling a human teat. | 01-22-2015 |
20150032208 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPLANT DELIVERY - A tapered sleeve ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150039086 | IMPLANTABLE MICRO-TEXTURED SCAR INDUCING ePTFE STRUCTURES - Bio-implantable textured tubular and sheet structures of un-sintered ePTFE are described. Such micro-textured structures stimulate robust development of beneficial bio-integative scar attachment to adnexal soft tissues. Methods for texturing one side of an un-sintered extruded ePTFE tube or sheet are also described. A select length of tubing of any thickness or diameter is applied over a matching mandrel and adhesively stabilized thereon by applying intense suction. The texture is made by “RIGDA tooling” into the wall thickness of the material and by removing undesired material by distraction and avulsion tooling and methods assisted by vibration, leaving intact the finished product. Disclosed is an implantable, non-attached, enveloping, conforming and supportive drainage cover for breast and other soft implants. The drainage cover has numerous through and through cut lucencies which allow for liberal ingress and egess of interstitial biologic fluids enabling efficient drainage postoperatively, especially under the influence of active wound suction. | 02-05-2015 |
20150066143 | Silicone Filamentous Configurations - This novel solid silicone device is designed to let women have more and better choices in breast implant technology for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, include shape filling and solid devices overcoming longstanding needs. | 03-05-2015 |
20150112434 | ABSORBABLE IMPLANTS FOR PLASTIC SURGERY - Absorbable implants for breast surgery that conform to the breast parenchyma and surrounding chest wall have been developed. These implants support newly lifted breast parenchyma, and/or a breast implant. The implants have mechanical properties sufficient to support a reconstructed breast, and allow the in-growth of tissue into the implant as it degrades. The implants have a strength retention profile allowing the support of the breast to be transitioned from the implant to regenerated host tissue, without significant loss of support. Three-dimensional implants for use in minimally invasive mastopexy/breast reconstruction procedures are also described, that confer shape to a patient's breast. These implants are self-reinforced, can be temporarily deformed, implanted in a suitably dissected tissue plane, and resume their preformed three-dimensional shape. The implants are preferably made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and copolymers thereof. The implants have suture pullout strengths that can resist the mechanical loads exerted on the reconstructed breast. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112435 | MAMMARY PROSTHESIS FILLED WITH EXPANDED POLYMER MICROSPHERES - A mammary prosthesis built from a sack of elastic material or biocompatible material having a sealed interior cavity with the sack having an anterior surface forming a dome and a posterior surface forming a base, with a sealed and seamless interior cavity filled with microspheres of foamed or expanded polymers or a combination of both. The sack may also be permeable to establish equilibrium between body fluids and interstitial volume of the microspheres. | 04-23-2015 |
20150119983 | COSMETIC SURGERY SIZER - Disclosed herein is a sizer for use in cosmetic surgery augmentation procedures, along with methods for using same. | 04-30-2015 |
20150148901 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTATION USING AN AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN MATRIX - Described herein are systems and methods for soft tissue reconstruction and augmentation using a platelet-rich fibrin matrix. In one embodiment the system of the present invention includes a blood collection apparatus capable of drawing blood from a patient, a matrix preparation container configured to hold a patient's blood while the blood is separated and coagulated to form a platelet-rich fibrin matrix therein, and a matrix delivery device configured to receive the matrix preparation container therein and compress and force the platelet-rich fibrin matrix out of the matrix preparation container and into the patient. In another embodiment the invention described herein is a method in which blood is drawn from a patient and separated and coagulated to form a platelet-rich fibrin matrix. The platelet-rich fibrin matrix is implanted into a patient at the site of a tissue defect or where tissue augmentation is desired. | 05-28-2015 |
20150289964 | DUAL PLANE BREAST IMPLANT - A soft breast prosthesis is provided, the prosthesis having a surface configuration advantageous for dual plane placement of the prosthesis in a breast. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289969 | NONAUGMENTIVE MASTOPEXY - Disclosed are methods and devices for minimally invasive mastopexy, or other soft tissue suspension, which may be accomplished with our without augmentation. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297339 | System and Method for Inserting a Pliable Implant Through a Surgical Incision Using a Multi-Stage Compression Sleeve - A system and method for advancing an implant into a surgical incision. The implant is placed into a compression sleeve. The compression sleeve has a first open end, a second open end, a first stage of a first length, and a second stage of a second length. The cross-sectional profile of the first stage is larger than the cross-sectional profile of the second stage. The implant is inserted into the first stage of the compression sleeve through the open first end. The compression sleeve is compressed to advance the pliable prosthetic implant at least partially into the second stage of the compression sleeve. The open second end of the compression sleeve is directed into a surgical incision. The compression sleeve is further compressed to advance the pliable prosthetic implant through the second stage, through the open second end, and into the surgical incision. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297789 | NON-TOXIC CROSS-LINKER FOR Hyaluronic ACID - Systems and methods are disclosed for cosmetic augmentation by storing a non-toxic biocompatible cross-linker; storing a biocompatible polymer having a multi-phase mixture with a predetermined controlled release of selected pharmaceutical substance to modulate soft tissue response to the polymer; mixing the biocompatible cross-linker and polymer into a mixture; injecting the mixture into a patient and during or after injection, cross-linking the polymer in the patient; and augmenting soft tissue with the biocompatible cross-linked polymer. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305853 | LIGHTER WEIGHT IMPLANT - A breast implant is provided which includes a filling, or core having a lower overall density relative to silicone gel-filled or saline-filled implant. The core may be a composite including flexible, bodies, for example, air-containing, or gas-containing, bodies, and a gel medium between or around the bodies. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305854 | VARIABLE SURFACE BREAST IMPLANT - A variable textured breast implant is provided including a front surface that has a porous texture and a back surface having a smooth or less porous texture than the front surface texture. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313707 | BREAST PROSTHESIS ALLOWING CONTROLLED RELEASE OF DRUG AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME - The present invention relates to a breast prosthesis allowing controlled release of a drug and to a production method for same, and more specifically, relates to a breast prosthesis allowing controlled release of a drug by the coupling of a drug layer comprising particles carrying the drug on the breast prosthesis, and to a production method for same. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313708 | BREAST IMPLANT - Breast implants with anatomical morphology have the problem of possibly rotating from their implantation position in the patient's body, which causes an aesthetic anomaly. With the implant of the invention, this problem is resolved, owing to the arrangement of silicone strips ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150327985 | INJECTION ZONE MARKERS FOR BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS - A mammary implant and method of making are provided herein. The implant includes an outer shell configured to retain fluid therein, an injection element coupled to the outer shell and adapted to receive therethrough an injection device for injecting fluid into the outer shell, and an injection marker zone made of a material having ultrasonically detectable markers incorporated therein. The markers are a plurality of microcavities that are located relative to the injection element so that, when ultrasonically detected, such detection indicates a location of the injection element. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327987 | SOFT FILLED PROSTHESIS SHELL WITH VARIABLE TEXTURE - A soft prosthetic implant, such as a silicone breast implant, is provided. The implant has a variety of different surfaces, for example, different textures, located on different areas of the outer surface of the implant. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327988 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE TISSUE SUPPORT - Embodiments of apparatus and methods for tissue lifting, or for correcting a ptosis condition caused by tissue stretching, are described. In some embodiments a tissue is supported by a support member. In some embodiments, tension is applied to a support member through at least one suspension member. The described embodiments provide examples of methods and apparatus effective for use in lifting or otherwise applying tension to various tissues, including tissues of the breast, buttock, thigh, arm, abdomen, neck and face. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327989 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 11-19-2015 |
20150351891 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASTOPEXY - A mastopexy implant for maintaining the breast in an elevated and aesthetically pleasing position includes a lower pole support comprising end portions which may be affixed to the chest wall or to a previously installed upper suspension strut. The implant is loaded in an insertion device. The insertion device is inserted through a small incision and into a subcutaneous pocket created in an inferior half of the breast. The lower pole support may have various constructs and in one embodiment includes a unitary conformable mesh having a plurality of arm or band members which are attached across the breast parenchyma and to the chest wall. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351899 | SILK MEDICAL DEVICE FOR USE IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - A three-dimensional fabric structure in a form of a pocket for use in a breast reconstruction surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. The silk scaffold employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh or scaffold device, especially when the mesh or scaffold device is cut. An example scaffold device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351900 | HUMAN IMPLANTABLE TISSUE EXPANDERS - Human implantable tissue expanders are provided, that comprise an inner foam filling enclosed within a substantially non-stretchable resilient expansion restricting layer configured to retain a shape and/or volume of said foam filling upon changes of ambient pressure and/or temperature, and an outer shell comprising one or more layers formed of a resilient material. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367581 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BREAST IMPLANT SURGERY AND SELECTION - The present disclosure provides several processes, algorithms, and devices for breast implant surgery. An algorithm of the present disclosure can receive input from a user, surgeon, patient, and determine an appropriate or desired implant size or shape. The algorithm can prompt the user for adjustment and/or prioritization of certain parameters, and adjust the implant determination accordingly. Two-dimensional (2D) sizers of the present disclosure can be used during implant surgery to assist in determining an appropriate amount of pocket dissection. The 2D sizers can be inserted into a partially dissected cavity to determine whether the cavity is the correct size, and the doctor can then perform more dissection if needed. The processes and devices of the present disclosure can also be used with other imaging devices and a printer to provide implants on site. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374478 | Universal Bellow - An apparatus and method for inserting prosthesis implants into a patient pocket. The apparatus includes a universal bellow, prosthesis, and a retractor. The apparatus prevents infection; eases insertion and placement; and reduces complications. In use, the retractor anchors the universal bellow to the patient while allowing the bellow to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical pocket of a patient. | 12-31-2015 |
20160008125 | Optimized injector of breast implant injector | 01-14-2016 |
20160022415 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES FOR ONCOPLASTIC SURGERY - Described herein are devices for placement in surgically created soft tissue spaces, potential spaces, or cavities. The implantable devices generally include a bioabsorbable body having an open framework that facilitates attachment of tissue thereto in a manner that helps avoid post-surgical deformities. Methods for using the implantable devices in oncoplastic surgery are further described. | 01-28-2016 |
20160022416 | Absorbable Implants for Plastic Surgery - Absorbable implants for breast surgery that conform to the breast parenchyma and surrounding chest wall have been developed. These implants support newly lifted breast parenchyma, and/or a breast implant. The implants have mechanical properties sufficient to support a reconstructed breast, and allow the ingrowth of tissue into the implant as it degrades. The implants have a strength retention profile allowing the support of the breast to be transitioned from the implant to regenerated host tissue, without significant loss of support. Three-dimensional implants for use in minimally invasive mastopexy/breast reconstruction procedures are also described, that confer shape to a patient's breast. These implants are self-reinforced, can be temporarily deformed, implanted in a suitably dissected tissue plane, and resume their preformed three-dimensional shape. The implants are preferably made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and copolymers thereof. The implants have suture pullout strengths that can resist the mechanical loads exerted on the reconstructed breast | 01-28-2016 |
20160038269 | PROSTHETIC FABRIC STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is an implantable prosthesis for breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The prosthesis comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable fabric structure comprising one or more individual yarns comprised of sericin-extracted native fibroin fibers, wherein the yarns are intertwined to produce the fabric structure. The fabric structure extends in at least a first dimension and has at least a first surface that is adapted to engage and support natural breast tissue and/or a prosthetic breast implant in a patient. Also disclosed are methods of supporting breast tissue or a breast implant in a patient by inserting the prosthesis between the skin of the patient and the breast tissue and/or implant within the patient. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038275 | SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT DELIVERY - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051333 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING SOFT TISSUE FOR GRAFTING, ENHANCING GRAFTING RESULTS, AND GRAFTING AUTOLOGOUS FAT AND ADIPOCYTE DERIVED STEM CELLS TO SOFT TISSUE SUCH AS THE BREAST AND OTHER TISSUE DEFECTS - A method is disclosed for preparing a soft tissue site, and augmenting the soft tissue site, such as the breast(s), scar, depression, or other defect, of a subject through use of devices that exert a distractive force on the breast(s) and grafting of autologous fat tissue such as domes with sealing rims for surrounding each of the soft tissue site and a regulated pump. The method for preparing the soft tissue site, and enhancing fat graft results, entails application of the distracting force to the targeted soft tissue site at least intermittently for some period of time and preferably several weeks prior to the graft procedure. A related aspect of the invention includes following the preparation steps by transfer of fat from other areas of the subject to the subject's soft tissue site, and then reapplication of the distractive force to the soft tissue site that received the autologous fat graft. Alternatively, fat from genetically related sources may be used, and the fat may be further processed prior to injection. Substantial soft tissue augmentation, high rates of graft survival and negligible graft necrosis (data demonstrating 80% survival and only 20% necrosis is presented) or calcification result from the practice of these methods. | 02-25-2016 |
20160074152 | INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A laminate useful as a component of a medical implant, for example, useful as a component of an inflatable tissue expander. The laminate includes a base layer, an intermediate layer, and a top layer. When used as a component of a tissue expander, the laminate enables an internal chamber pressure of about 2.5 psi with an expander exterior compressive force of about 40 lbs. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074559 | ANTIMICROBIAL WRAPS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided. | 03-17-2016 |
20160095695 | SILK FIBROIN HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present specification provides for methods for purifying fibroins, purified fibroins, methods of conjugating biological and synthetic molecules to fibroins, fibroins conjugated to such molecules, methods of making fibroin hydrogels, fibroin hydrogels and fibroin hydrogel formulations useful for a variety of medical uses, including, without limitation uses as bulking agents, tissue space fillers, templates for tissue reconstruction or regeneration, cell culture scaffolds for tissue engineering and for disease models, surface coating to improve medical device function, or drug delivery devices. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095696 | GORE-TEX COVERED BREAST IMPLANTS TO MINIMIZE CAPSULAR REACTION AND INFECTION WHILE REDUCING PALPABILITY - This invention relates generally to a breast implant having an ePTFE layer, a Silicone layer of a breast implant core, and an interface between the ePTFE layer and the Silicone layer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095697 | Inverse Bellow Prosthesis Insertion Device - An apparatus and method for inserting prosthesis implants into a patient pocket. The apparatus has three openings including a prosthesis opening, a larger proximal opening, and a small distal opening. The apparatus prevents infection; eases insertion and placement; and reduces complications. In use, the inverse bellow is placed through the patient incision while allowing the bellow to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical pocket of a patient. | 04-07-2016 |
20160101281 | METHODS,DEVICE,AND SYSTEMS FOR OBESITY TREATMENT - Methods and systems for detecting wall breach in inflatable prostheses rely on intrusion of a body fluid or inflation medium to electrically alter a signaling circuit. In one embodiment, an open portion of a circuit is closed to enable or modify a transmitted signal. In another embodiment, electrical current is generated to power an electrical transmission. | 04-14-2016 |
20160151138 | NONAUGMENTIVE MASTOPEXY | 06-02-2016 |
20160175486 | LIGHTWEIGHT BREAST IMPLANT MATERIAL | 06-23-2016 |
20160199173 | Breast Prosthesis Support Device Based on Tissue Matrix Material, and Preparation Method Therefor | 07-14-2016 |
20160199174 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DELIVERING A SILICONE PROSTHESIS INTO A SURGICAL POCKET | 07-14-2016 |
20160250016 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION | 09-01-2016 |
20160250017 | TISSUE EXPANDER IMPROVEMENTS | 09-01-2016 |
20160250019 | Inverse Bellow Insertion Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160374720 | Sealed Distal End Prosthesis Insertion Bag - An apparatus and method for inserting prosthesis implants into a patient pocket. The apparatus has two openings including a prosthesis opening and a proximal opening. The prosthesis bag is a container with a wide sealed distal end and passage to a narrow apex. The apparatus reduces infection; eases insertion and placement of a cohesive silicone gel implant; and reduces complications. In use, the prosthesis bag is placed through the patient incision while allowing the bag to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical pocket of a patient. | 12-29-2016 |
20160374797 | Breast Implant Delivery System and Method - A method of breast augmentation uses a sleeve to insert a sterile silicone breast implant sealed within the sleeve into a surgical pocket in a breast of a human patient, the sleeve having a removable end and wherein the sleeve is transparent or semi-transparent. The method includes cutting the end and grasping the silicone breast implant through the sleeve; and applying manual pressure through the sleeve to the silicone breast implant to push the silicone breast implant toward and through the second opening, without direct hand manipulation of the silicone breast implant, until the silicone breast implant is deposited from the end into the surgical pocket. | 12-29-2016 |
20160374798 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SCARRING - Systems and methods are disclosed to protect a medical device from scarring a body after implanting the device in the body by creating a bonding matrix on a surface of the device; exposing the surface to hyaluronic acid (HA) or polyethylene glycol (PEG); cross linking the HA or PEG; and preventing capsular contracture after implanting the device in the body. | 12-29-2016 |
20170231753 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SUSPENSION, LIFTING, AND AUGMENTATION OF THE BREAST, FACE, AND NECK | 08-17-2017 |
20190142573 | MESH POUCH FOR MEDICAL IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | 05-16-2019 |
20190142574 | MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF | 05-16-2019 |