Surgical implants made of artificial materials; medical devices, namely, breast implants made of artificial materials and artificial breast implants in the nature of breast tissue expanders
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Downloadable software for visualizing cosmetic surgery
outcomes. Plastic surgery products, namely, mammary prostheses, tissue
expanders, injection port locators.
An implant port locator tool for locating an injection port of an implant within a patient includes a housing having a base. A second side of the base has a recess. A cage has an outer perimeter connected to the second side of the base. The cage has a recess and a central opening in the recess. The recess in the base and the recess in the cage mate to form a receptacle. A pin has a first end and a second end. The first end of the pin is disposed within the receptacle. The second end of the pin is disposed exterior to the recess via the central opening in the cage. A magnet is connected to the first end of the pin. The magnet and the first end of the pin are captured in the receptacle.
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An implant port locator tool for locating an injection port of an implant within a patient includes a housing having a base. A second side of the base has a recess. A cage has an outer perimeter connected to the second side of the base. The cage has a recess and a central opening in the recess. The recess in the base and the recess in the cage mate to form a receptacle. A pin has a first end and a second end. The first end of the pin is disposed within the receptacle. The second end of the pin is disposed exterior to the recess via the central opening in the cage. A magnet is connected to the first end of the pin. The magnet and the first end of the pin are captured in the receptacle.
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A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
Artificial breast implants and their parts made of artificial materials, namely, the outer surface of an artificial breast implant made of artificial materials; Artificial breast tissue expanders being medical or surgical implants and their parts made of artificial materials, namely, the outer surface of an artificial breast tissue expander made of artificial materials
Medical device in the nature of a proprietary outer surface as an integral component for artificial breast implants and artificial breast tissue expanders
Artificial breast implants and their parts made of artificial materials, namely, the outer surface of an artificial breast implant made of artificial materials; Artificial breast tissue expanders being medical or surgical implants and their parts made of artificial materials, namely, the outer surface of an artificial breast tissue expander made of artificial material
A method of making a self-sealing membrane for a prosthetic implant includes applying tension to a first layer of a cured elastomeric material to stretch the first layer, and while the first layer remains stretched, applying a second layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a first major surface of the first layer. After the second layer is cured, the tension on the first layer is released, whereupon the first layer returns to a non-stretched configuration for holding the second layer in contraction. The method includes, while the first layer remains stretched, applying a third layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a second major surface of the first layer. After curing the second and third layers, tension is released from the first layer, which returns to the non-stretched configuration for holding the second and third layers in contraction.
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B29C 55/12 - Étirage suivant plusieurs axes suivant deux axes
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SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF DETECTING THE LOCATION OF INJECTION PORTS IN MAMMARY IMPLANTS USING ULTRASONIC WAVES AND EMPLOYING REVERBERATION EFFECTS
A mammary implant, such as a breast tissue expander, includes a silicone shell having an anterior wall and a posterior wall, and an injection element made of a self-sealing material secured to the anterior wall of the silicone shell and being configured to receive an injection device for adding fluid into the silicone shell. The mammary implant includes a detectable marker made of an ultrasonically reflective material, which is coupled with the injection element. The detectable marker, made of the ultrasonically reflective material, is configured for being detected by an ultrasound device for indicating a location of the injection element. When an ultrasound device is activated, the ultrasound device insonifies the detectable marker with ultrasound waves to generate a distinctive signature signal, which is caused by reverberation between the detectable marker and the surrounding self-sealing material.
BREAST IMPLANTS AND TISSUE EXPANDERS HAVING INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR FILLING IMPLANT SHELLS WITH FLUIDS, INFUSING FLUIDS, AND DRAINING FLUIDS FROM BREAST TISSUE SURROUNDING IMPLANT SHELLS
A breast implant or tissue expander includes an implant shell having an inner chamber and a tube detachably connected with the implant shell. The tube has a first lumen that is in fluid communication with the inner chamber for adding fluid into the inner chamber to increase the size of said implant shell or for removing fluid from the inner chamber to reduce the size of the implant shell. The tube has a second lumen and one or more lateral openings in fluid communication with the second lumen for draining fluid that collects in tissue surrounding the implant shell. The breast implant has a fluid inlet opening formed in the implant shell, and a valve disposed within the fluid inlet opening. The valve is normally biased into a closed position, and is opened by inserting the distal end of the tube into the fluid inlet opening.
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BREAST IMPLANTS HAVING INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR FILLING IMPLANT SHELLS WITH FLUIDS, INFUSING FLUIDS, AND DRAINING FLUIDS FROM BREAST TISSUE SURROUNDING IMPLANT SHELLS
A breast implant (100) includes an implant shell (102) having an inner chamber (104) and a tube (106) connected with the implant shell. The tube has a first lumen (108) that is in fluid communication with the inner chamber for adding fluid into the inner chamber to increase the size of said implant shell or for removing fluid from the inner chamber to reduce the size of the implant shell. The tube has a second lumen (112) and one or more lateral openings (114) in fluid communication with the second lumen for draining fluid that collects in tissue surrounding the implant shell. In one embodiment the breast implant has a fluid inlet opening formed in the implant shell, and a valve disposed within the fluid inlet opening. The valve is normally biased into a closed position, and is opened by inserting the distal end of the tube into the fluid inlet opening.
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Silicone and saline artificial breast implants; artificial breast implants consisting of artificial materials and parts and components therefor, sold as a unit; plastic surgery devices, namely, mammary prostheses, surgical devices in the nature of tissue expanders, and surgical instruments in the nature of injection port detectors; medical surgical instruments, namely, reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants. Providing medical information to physicians and patients regarding breast implant sizing, breast implants, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery; medical consultation services in the field of breast implants, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Silicone and saline artificial breast implants; artificial breast implants consisting of artificial materials and parts and components therefor, sold as a unit; plastic surgery devices, namely, mammary prostheses, surgical devices in the nature of tissue expanders, and surgical instruments in the nature of injection port detectors; medical surgical instruments, namely, reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants (1) Providing medical information to physicians and patients regarding breast implant sizing, breast implants, breast reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery; medical consultation services in the field of breast implants, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
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SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASPIRATING FLUIDS THAT COLLECT AROUND TISSUE EXPANDERS THAT ARE IMPLANTED IN BREAST TISSUE
A method of removing fluid from breast tissue surrounding a tissue expander includes identifying a location of an injection port of a tissue expander, and obtaining a needle including a needle shaft defining a lumen, the needle including a dosed tip at the distal end of the needle shaft and at least one lateral opening formed in an outer wall of the needle shaft that is in fluid communication with the lumen. The method includes inserting the closed tip of the needle through skin of the patient, the breast tissue, and the injection port until the closed tip of the needle contacts a needle guard, visually confirming that the at least one lateral opening of the needle is not located outside of the patient's skin, and aspirating fluid from the breast tissue via the at least one lateral opening of the needle.
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A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
A method of removing fluid from breast tissue surrounding a tissue expander includes identifying a location of an injection port of a tissue expander, and obtaining a needle including a needle shaft defining a lumen, the needle including a closed tip at the distal end of the needle shaft and at least one lateral opening formed in an outer wall of the needle shaft that is in fluid communication with the lumen. The method includes inserting the closed tip of the needle through skin of the patient, the breast tissue, and the injection port until the closed tip of the needle contacts a needle guard, visually confirming that the at least one lateral opening of the needle is not located outside of the patient's skin, and aspirating fluid from the breast tissue via the at least one lateral opening of the needle.
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IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING OUTER SHELLS WITH INTEGRATED SCAFFOLDING FOR IMPROVING FORM STABILITY, REDUCING WRINKLING AND REDUCING THE WEIGHT OF THE IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES
An implantable prosthetic device, such as a breast implant, includes a shell made of a biocompatible elastomeric material. The shell has a front portion and a base that surround an interior volume of the shell. A scaffold is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has an inner surface facing the base and an outer surface facing the front portion of the shell. A silicone gel is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has a shape that mirrors the shape of the front portion of the shell. The scaffold reinforces the shell to provide form stability for maintaining the shape of the shell and minimizing folding, dimpling and/or wrinkling of the shell. A second scaffold may be nested within the first scaffold. The second scaffold has a smaller outer dimension than an inner dimension of the first scaffold.
IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING OUTER SHELLS WITH INTEGRATED SCAFFOLDING FOR IMPROVING FORM STABILITY, REDUCING WRINKLING AND REDUCING THE WEIGHT OF THE IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES
An implantable prosthetic device, such as a breast implant, includes a shell made of a biocompatible elastomeric material. The shell has a front portion and a base that surround an interior volume of the shell. A scaffold is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has an inner surface facing the base and an outer surface facing the front portion of the shell. A biocompatible filler material, such as a silicone gel, is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has a shape that mirrors the shape of the front portion of the shell. The scaffold reinforces the shell to provide form stability for maintaining the shape of the shell and minimizing folding, dimpling and/or wrinkling of the shell. The scaffold has one or more openings formed therein for allowing the biocompatible filler material to fill the one or more openings. A second scaffold may be nested within the first scaffold. The second scaffold has a smaller outer dimension than an inner dimension of the first scaffold.
IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING OUTER SHELLS WITH INTEGRATED SCAFFOLDING FOR IMPROVING FORM STABILITY, REDUCING WRINKLING AND REDUCING THE WEIGHT OF THE IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES
An implantable prosthetic device, such as a breast implant, includes a shell made of a biocompatible elastomeric material. The shell has a front portion and a base that surround an interior volume of the shell. A scaffold is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has an inner surface facing the base and an outer surface facing the front portion of the shell. A silicone gel is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has a shape that mirrors the shape of the front portion of the shell. The scaffold reinforces the shell to provide form stability for maintaining the shape of the shell and minimizing folding, dimpling and/or wrinkling of the shell. A second scaffold may be nested within the first scaffold. The second scaffold has a smaller outer dimension than an inner dimension of the first scaffold.
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IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING OUTER SHELLS WITH INTEGRATED SCAFFOLDING FOR IMPROVING FORM STABILITY, REDUCING WRINKLING AND REDUCING THE WEIGHT OF THE IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICES
An implantable prosthetic device, such as a breast implant, includes a shell made of a biocompatible elastomeric material. The shell has a front portion and a base that surround an interior volume of the shell. A scaffold is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has an inner surface facing the base and an outer surface facing the front portion of the shell. A biocompatible filler material, such as a silicone gel, is disposed within the interior volume of the shell. The scaffold has a shape that mirrors the shape of the front portion of the shell. The scaffold reinforces the shell to provide form stability for maintaining the shape of the shell and minimizing folding, dimpling and/or wrinkling of the shell. The scaffold has one or more openings formed therein for allowing the biocompatible filler material to fill the one or more openings. A second scaffold may be nested within the first scaffold. The second scaffold has a smaller outer dimension than an inner dimension of the first scaffold.
A61L 27/18 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A test fixture for mechanically testing breast implants includes a frame, a base plate coupled with the frame, and a first actuator coupled with the base plate for providing reciprocating motion to the base plate along a first axis. The test fixture includes a compression plate coupled with the frame that opposes the base plate, a second actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a second axis that intersects the first axis, and a third actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a third axis that intersects both the first axis and the second axis. The test fixture includes a control system in communication with the first, second, and third actuators for controlling the movement of the base plate along the first axis and the movement of the compression plate along the second and third axes.
G01N 3/32 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique en appliquant des efforts répétés ou pulsatoires
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Medical apparatus and instruments, namely magnetic port
detector for use with implantable medical devices such as
tissue expanders and breast implants.
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Implant delivery sleeves having non-tapered tubular walls with constricted implant delivery channels for inserting implants into tissue pockets
An implant delivery sleeve comprises a tubular wall having a proximal end with a proximal opening, a distal end with a distal opening, and an implant delivery channel extending between the proximal and distal ends of said tubular wall. A plurality of bands interconnect portions of the tubular wall for constricting the implant delivery channel adjacent the distal end of the tubular wall. As an implant is advanced toward the distal end of the tubular wall, the constriction squeezes and/or deforms the implant for facilitating insertion into an incision that is smaller than the normal size of the implant.
A tissue expander includes a shell having an anterior wall with superior and inferior zones, and one or more drainage openings formed in the inferior zone. A fill port assembly is located within the superior zone, and a drain port assembly is located within the inferior zone and is in fluid communication with the one or more drainage openings. The fill port assembly is isolated from the drain port assembly that is located within the inferior zone. The drain port assembly includes a drain cover having an elongated body, a central hub, one or more fluid reservoirs between the first and second ends of the elongated body, and an outer face that surrounds the fluid reservoirs. The outer face of the drain cover is secured to an inner surface of the anterior wall and surrounds the one or more drainage openings formed in the inferior zone of the shell.
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A prosthetic implant, such as a tissue expander, includes a silicone shell having an anterior wall and a posterior wall, and a needle stop patch secured over an inner surface of the posterior wall of the silicone shell. The needle stop patch has two or more layers of a textile material that are stacked atop one another. The textile material is flexible and includes woven threads or fiber. A bonding material bonds together the two or more layers of the textile material that are stacked atop one another. The outer edges of the respective layers are feathered for minimizing step effects between adjacent ones of the layers. A self-sealing membrane covers the anterior wall of the silicone shell. The dernier level of the textile layers increases between top and bottom layers for progressively increasing resistance tom a needle passing through the needle stop patch.
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PROSTHETIC IMPLANTS HAVING SHELLS WITH FLEXIBLE NEEDLE STOP PATCHES MADE OF TWO OR MORE LAYERS OF TEXTILE MATERIAL
A prosthetic implant, such as a tissue expander, includes a silicone shell having an anterior wall and a posterior wall, and a needle stop patch secured over an inner surface of the posterior wall of the silicone shell. The needle stop patch has two or more layers of a textile material that are stacked atop one another. The textile material is flexible and includes woven threads or fiber. A bonding material bonds together the two or more layers of the textile material that are stacked atop one another. The outer edges of the respective layers are feathered for minimizing step effects between adjacent ones of the layers. A self-sealing membrane covers the anterior wall of the silicone shell. The denier level of the textile layers increases between top and bottom layers for progressively increasing resistance tom a needle passing through the needle stop patch.
A tissue expander includes a shell having an anterior wall with superior and inferior zones, and one or more drainage openings formed in the inferior zone. A fill port assembly is located within the superior zone, and a drain port assembly is located within the inferior zone and is in fluid communication with the one or more drainage openings. The fill port assembly is isolated from the drain port assembly that is located within the inferior zone. The drain port assembly includes a drain cover having an elongated body, a central hub, one or more fluid reservoirs between the first and second ends of the elongated body, and an outer face that surrounds the fluid reservoirs. The outer face of the drain cover is secured to an inner surface of the anterior wall and surrounds the one or more drainage openings formed in the inferior zone of the shell.
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A method of making an implantable prosthesis includes applying a gelling enhancer layer over an inner surface of a wall of a silicone shell having anterior and posterior walls surrounding an interior volume. The method includes filling the interior volume of the shell with a silicone gel and curing the silicone gel. The cured silicone gel that is located within a zone that is in the vicinity of the gelling enhancer layer has a higher level of cohesiveness than the cured silicone gel that is located outside the zone. The zone of the silicone gel having the higher level of cohesiveness has a thickness of 2-10 mm. The silicone gel located outside the zone has a first concentration level of a gelling enhancer and the silicone gel located within the zone has a second concentration level of the gelling enhancer that is 5%-300% greater than the first concentration level.
A tissue expander is disclosed herein. The tissue expander may comprise a shell defining a chamber, and having a flexible wall and a port disposed through the flexible wall. The shell may also include a channel disposed through the flexible wall. A first syringe containing a first volume of a liquid may be connected to the chamber of the tissue expander via the channel. A second syringe containing a second volume of the liquid may be connected to the chamber via the port at least approximately one week after the first volume of liquid is injected. The first volume of liquid may be injected more quickly than the second volume of liquid.
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A method of making a self-sealing membrane for a prosthetic implant includes applying tension to a first layer of a cured elastomeric material to stretch the first layer, and while the first layer remains stretched, applying a second layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a first major surface of the first layer. After the second layer is cured, the tension on the first layer is released, whereupon the first layer returns to a non-stretched configuration for holding the second layer in contraction. The method includes, while the first layer remains stretched, applying a third layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a second major surface of the first layer. After curing the second and third layers, tension is released from the first layer, which returns to the non-stretched configuration for holding the second and third layers in contraction.
A method of making a self-sealing membrane for a prosthetic implant includes applying tension to a first layer of a cured elastomeric material to stretch the first layer, and while the first layer remains stretched, applying a second layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a first major surface of the first layer. After the second layer is cured, the tension on the first layer is released, whereupon the first layer returns to a non-stretched configuration for holding the second layer in contraction. The method includes, while the first layer remains stretched, applying a third layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a second major surface of the first layer. After curing the second and third layers, tension is released from the first layer, which returns to the non-stretched configuration for holding the second and third layers in contraction.
B29C 55/00 - Façonnage par étirage, p. ex. étirage à travers une matriceAppareils à cet effet
B29C 55/12 - Étirage suivant plusieurs axes suivant deux axes
B29K 83/00 - Utilisation de polymères contenant dans la chaîne principale uniquement du silicium avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone comme matière de moulage
An implant-delivery sleeve may comprise an enclosure having at least one opening and at least one vent conduit. The vent conduit may extend along a surface of the enclosure to assist in removing fluids (e.g., blood and air) from the tissue pocket to facilitate implantation of the implant.
A method of forming an implant includes providing a preformed shell formed from at least one cured elastomeric layer. The shell includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an opening for accessing an interior volume of the shell. The method further includes expanding the shell to an expanded state, in which the interior volume is greater than the interior volume of the shell at a time of forming the shell and forming an inner zone having at least one inner elastomeric layer on at least a portion of the inner surface of the shell, while the shell is in the expanded state, thereby forming a multi-zone shell. The method further includes reducing the interior volume of the multi-zone shell, thereby contracting the at least one inner elastomeric layer of the inner zone and causing texturing of the at least one inner elastomeric layer.
B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
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B29C 41/08 - Revêtement d'une forme, d'un noyau ou d'un autre support par pulvérisation ou fluidisation, p. ex. pulvérisation de poudre
B29C 41/22 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
B29C 41/50 - Moulage sous conditions particulières, p. ex. sous vide
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B29K 105/00 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée
A suture implant for approximating tissue without tying knots includes a suture having a first end with a fixed knot, a second end, and a slip knot located between the first and second ends, which defines a large suture loop having a length. The slip knot defines a dynamic end of the large suture loop that is located opposite a closed end of the large suture loop. A tissue anchor is coupled with the first end of the suture. Pulling the second end of the large suture loop away from the slip knot slides the slip knot and the tissue anchor toward the closed end of the large suture loop and reduces the length of the large suture loop. The suture implant includes a needle having a leading end and a trailing end and a small suture loop secured to the trailing end of the needle that is coupled with the closed end of the large suture loop.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaiesSupports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
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QUICK, ONE-HANDED INTERRUPTED SUTURE FIXATION FOR APPROXIMATING TISSUE WITHOUT THE NEED TO TIE KNOTS
A suture implant for approximating tissue without tying knots includes a suture having a first end with a fixed knot, a second end, and a slip knot located between the first and second ends, which defines a large suture loop having a length. The slip knot defines a dynamic end of the large suture loop that is located opposite a closed end of the large suture loop. A tissue anchor is coupled with the first end of the suture. Pulling the second end of the large suture loop away from the slip knot slides the slip knot and the tissue anchor toward the closed end of the large suture loop and reduces the length of the large suture loop. The suture implant includes a needle having a leading end and a trailing end and a small suture loop secured to the trailing end of the needle that is coupled with the closed end of the large suture loop.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaiesSupports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 17/062 - Dispositifs pour manipuler les aiguilles
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Encoded cinching mechanism for use with an implant delivery sleeve
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to an encoded cinching mechanism for use with an implant delivery sleeve. The delivery sleeve includes: an enclosure having a first portion, an orifice, and a throat disposed between the first portion and the orifice; and a cinching mechanism disposed about the throat, in which the cinching mechanism comprises a plurality of demarcations each of which are indicative of a sized opening of the throat.
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to an encoded cinching mechanism for use with an implant delivery sleeve. The delivery sleeve includes: an enclosure having a first portion, an orifice, and a throat disposed between the first portion and the orifice; and a cinching mechanism disposed about the throat, in which the cinching mechanism comprises a plurality of demarcations each of which are indicative of a sized opening of the throat.
A wound closure assembly includes an insertion tool having a proximal end and a distal section, such as a curved distal section, having a penetrating tip and first and second notches that are formed on opposite sides of the distal section. The assembly includes a tissue anchor having a hollow body and an insertion tool channel extending through the hollow body. First and second spaced tips project distally from the distal end of the hollow body and oppose one another on opposite sides of the insertion tool channel. The distal section of the insertion tool is inserted into the insertion tool channel of the tissue anchor so that the penetrating tip is distal to the first and second spaced tips, with the first and second spaced tips nested within the first and second notches for generating a releasable interference fit between the tissue anchor and the insertion tool.
A61B 17/06 - AiguillesSupports ou empaquetages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaiesSupports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
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WOUND CLOSURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR APPROXIMATING TISSUE
A wound closure assembly includes an insertion tool having a proximal end and a distal section, such as a curved distal section, having a penetrating tip and first and second notches that are formed on opposite sides of the distal section. The assembly includes a tissue anchor having a hollow body and an insertion tool channel extending through the hollow body. First and second spaced tips project distally from the distal end of the hollow body and oppose one another on opposite sides of the insertion tool channel. The distal section of the insertion tool is inserted into the insertion tool channel of the tissue anchor so that the penetrating tip is distal to the first and second spaced tips, with the first and second spaced tips nested within the first and second notches for generating a releasable interference fit between the tissue anchor and the insertion tool.
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaiesSupports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 17/06 - AiguillesSupports ou empaquetages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
49.
Implants having gel zones with higher levels of cohesiveness for eschewing scalloping, dimpling, and wrinkling
An implantable prosthesis includes a silicone shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The silicone shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the silicone shell. A silicone gel material is disposed within the interior volume of the silicone shell. A gelling enhancer layer containing a gelling enhancer covers the inner surface of the silicone shell. After the silicone gel material has been thermally cured, the silicone gel material that is located within a zone that is in the vicinity of the gelling enhancer layer has a higher level of cohesiveness than the silicone gel material that is located outside the zone. The gelling enhancer contains crosslinker and/or platinum catalyst, such as a Karstedt catalyst.
An implantable prosthesis includes a silicone shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The silicone shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the silicone shell. A silicone gel material is disposed within the interior volume of the silicone shell. A gelling enhancer layer containing a gelling enhancer covers the inner surface of the silicone shell. After the silicone gel material has been thermally cured, the silicone gel material that is located within a zone that is in the vicinity of the gelling enhancer layer has a higher level of cohesiveness than the silicone gel material that is located outside the zone. The gelling enhancer contains crosslinker and/or platinum catalyst, such as a Karstedt catalyst.
A61L 27/18 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A61L 27/28 - Matériaux pour le revêtement de prothèses
A61L 27/50 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A method of making an implantable prosthesis having internal ribs includes forming a shell over a substrate, depositing a curable material onto a first surface of the shell to form one or more ribs on the first surface of the shell, removing the shell from the substrate, and inverting the shell so that a second surface of the shell is disposed outside the shell and the first surface of the shell is disposed inside the shell with the one or more ribs projecting inwardly into an interior volume of the shell. The curable material is cured so that the one or more ribs are integrally secured to the first surface of the shell. After the inverting step, the interior volume of the shell is filled with a biocompatible filler material
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of adjustable implants, particularly permanent breast implants, intended for implantation into a subject, particularly a human subject. In some embodiments, the adjustable implant comprises a shell including a resilient shell membrane, a first reservoir containing a fluid, e.g., a saline, a second reservoir including a resilient second-reservoir membrane, and a pump. The pump may include a first pump actuator, a first pump inlet, and a first pump outlet. The first reservoir and second reservoir may be disposed within the shell and be in fluid communication via the pump. Fluid may be transferred between the two reservoirs to change the profile of the implant.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
F04B 43/02 - "Machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ayant des organes de travail flexibles ayant des organes flexibles du genre plat, p. ex. des diaphragmes
A61F 2/48 - Moyens d'actionnement ou de commande, p. ex. de l'extérieur du corps, commande de sphincters
An adjustable implant is disclosed herein. The adjustable implant may comprise a shell including membrane and a base and having a first diameter in a plane parallel to the base. A band may be disposed within the shell. The band may have a first end and a second end connected to a spool. The band may be in a round (e.g., elliptical) configuration having a second diameter in the plane that is less than the first diameter. By wrapping the band onto the spool, the diameter of the band may be decreased and the height of the implant may be increased. By unwrapping the band from the spool, the diameter of the band may be increased and the height of the implant may be decreased.
A tissue expander having an integrated drain includes an outer shell having an opening and one or more drainage holes. An injection port is disposed in the opening of the shell and forms a fluid-tight seal with the shell. The injection port includes a needle guard having a needle guard base with a top surface, and a barrier membrane that overlies the top surface of the needle guard base. The barrier membrane defines an inflation chamber located between the top surface of the needle guard base and a bottom surface of the barrier membrane, and a drainage chamber overlying a top surface of the barrier membrane. The tissue expander includes one or more inflation ports that are in fluid communication with the inflation chamber for inflating and deflating the outer shell with a first fluid. A drainage conduit is in fluid communication with and extends between the drainage chamber and the one or more drainage holes for draining a second fluid from outside the shell.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A tissue expander having an integrated drain includes a shell having an opening and one or more drainage holes, and an injection port disposed in the opening of the shell and forming a fluid-tight seal with the shell. The injection port includes a needle guard having a needle guard base with a top surface. The injection port includes a moveable barrier membrane overlying the top surface of the needle guard base. The moveable barrier membrane is moveable between a first position for inflating and deflating the shell with a first fluid and a second position for draining a second fluid from outside the shell. A magnet is coupled with the moveable barrier membrane, and a compressible spring is connected with the magnet. The compressible spring is compressed for storing energy as the moveable barrier membrane moves from the first position to the second position.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, raccords ou accouplements pour tubes, soupapes, voies d'accès ou similaires, spécialement adaptés pour un usage médical
A61M 27/00 - Appareillage pour drainage des blessures
A tissue expander having an integrated drain includes an outer shell having an opening and one or more drainage holes. An injection port is disposed in the opening of the shell and forms a fluid-tight seal with the shell. The injection port includes a needle guard having a needle guard base with a top surface, and a barrier membrane that overlies the top surface of the needle guard base. The barrier membrane defines an inflation chamber located between the top surface of the needle guard base and a bottom surface of the barrier membrane, and a drainage chamber overlying a top surface of the barrier membrane. The tissue expander includes one or more inflation ports that are in fluid communication with the inflation chamber for inflating and deflating the outer shell with a first fluid. A drainage conduit is in fluid communication with and extends between the drainage chamber and the one or more drainage holes for draining a second fluid from outside the shell.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A tissue expander having an integrated drain includes a shell having an opening and one or more drainage holes, and an injection port disposed in the opening of the shell and forming a fluid-tight seal with the shell. The injection port includes a needle guard having a needle guard base with a top surface. The injection port includes a moveable barrier membrane overlying the top surface of the needle guard base. The moveable barrier membrane is moveable between a first position for inflating and deflating the shell with a first fluid and a second position for draining a second fluid from outside the shell. A magnet is coupled with the moveable barrier membrane, and a compressible spring is connected with the magnet. The compressible spring is compressed for storing energy as the moveable barrier membrane moves from the first position to the second position.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
An implantable prosthesis includes a shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the shell. At least one rib is integrally formed with the inner surface of the shell and projects inwardly from the inner surface of the shell into the interior volume of the shell. The shell has an interior volume that is adapted to receive a biocompatible filler material.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61L 27/18 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
An implantable prosthesis includes a shell having an apex, a base, a radius located between the apex and the base, and a dome extending between the apex and the radius. The shell has an outer surface and an inner surface that surrounds an interior volume of the shell. At least one rib is integrally formed with the inner surface of the shell and projects inwardly from the inner surface of the shell into the interior volume of the shell. The shell has an interior volume that is adapted to receive a biocompatible filler material.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
(1) Medical apparatus and instruments, namely magnetic port detector for use with implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants
(1) Medical apparatus and instruments, namely reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants.
65.
2D AND 3D BIOSCAFFOLD EXTRACELLULAR STRUCTURAL UNIT AND TISSUE STRUCTURE DESIGN AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
A bioscaffold structure is provided, the bioscaffold comprising a plurality of connected unit cells, each unit cell comprising a plurality of filaments composed of an extracellular material containing Collagen I and Collagen III, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells includes at least one opening connected to an internal volume.
The method of manufacturing a bioscaffold implant for a specific patient is provided. The method can comprise obtaining an image of a tissue section of the specific patient from imaging scans of the tissue section, wherein the tissue section includes a resected portion. The method can further comprise determining on the image of the tissue section a surface topography and architecture of the resected portion, determining an image of a bioscaffold implant that matches the surface topography and architecture of the resected portion, and manufacturing a bioscaffold implant with a surface portion that mirrors the surface topography and architecture of the resected portion.
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to acellular matrix bioscaffold compositions comprising 1) a natural or synthetic polymer; 2) collagen I (Col-1); and 3) collagen III (Col-3), wherein the ratio of Col-1 to Col-3 is between 0.5 and 3.5, wherein said bioscaffold is synthetic.
A61L 27/44 - Matériaux composites, c.-à-d. en couches ou contenant un matériau dispersé dans une matrice constituée d'un matériau analogue ou différent comportant une matrice macromoléculaire
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Silicone and saline breast implants; breast implants consisting of artificial materials and parts and components therefore; plastic surgery devices, namely, mammary prostheses, surgical devices in the nature of tissue expanders, and surgical instruments in the nature of injection port detectors; medical surgical instruments, namely, reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants; ultrasonic and traditional liposuction surgical instruments, namely, ultrasonic consoles, ultrasonic generators, pumps, cannulae, tubing, filters, canisters, liners, and parts and fittings therefore (1) Providing medical information to physicians and patients regarding breast implant sizing, breast implants, breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery; medical consultation services in the field of breast implants, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Silicone and saline breast implants; breast implants consisting of artificial materials and parts and components therefore; plastic surgery devices, namely, mammary prostheses, surgical devices in the nature of tissue expanders, and surgical instruments in the nature of injection port detectors; medical surgical instruments, namely, reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants; ultrasonic and traditional liposuction surgical instruments, namely, ultrasonic consoles, ultrasonic generators, pumps, cannulae, tubing, filters, canisters, liners, and parts and fittings therefore. Providing medical information to physicians and patients regarding breast implant sizing, breast implants, breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery; medical consultation services in the field of breast implants, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Providing medical information to physicians and patients regarding breast implant sizing, breast implants, breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery; medical consultation services in the field of breast implants, breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery
An implant-delivery sleeve may comprise an enclosure having at least one opening and at least one vent conduit. The vent conduit may extend along a surface of the enclosure to assist in removing fluids (e.g., blood and air) from the tissue pocket to facilitate implantation of the implant.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A delivery sleeve for assisting delivery of a tissue implant may include an enclosure an orifice, and a throat. A cinching mechanism, which may include a fastener, may be disposed about the throat. The fastener may be used to fasten the cinching mechanism in a cinched configuration to maintain the throat in a closed configuration. The cinching mechanism may include implant-size indicators thereon. A lubricant or lubricious material may be included upon an inner surface of the enclosure. The cinching mechanism may be used to change the configuration of the throat from an open configuration to a closed configuration. The fastener helps maintain the throat in a closed configuration.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
An implant delivery sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve may comprise a first tube including a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment may have a first stiffness, the second segment may have a second stiffness, and the third segment may have a third stiffness. The third stiffness may be greater than the second stiffness and the second stiffness may be greater than the first stiffness. The implant-delivery sleeve may be used to deliver a breast implant to a subject. The implant may be deformed within the sleeve, to advance it within the sleeve and extrude it from the distal end of the sleeve.
A tissue expander is disclosed herein. The tissue expander may comprise a shell defining a chamber, and having a flexible wall and a port disposed through the flexible wall. The shell may also include a channel disposed through the flexible wall. A first syringe containing a first volume of a liquid may be connected to the chamber of the tissue expander via the channel. A second syringe containing a second volume of the liquid may be connected to the chamber via the port at least approximately one week after the first volume of liquid is injected. The first volume of liquid may be injected more quickly than the second volume of liquid.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
An adjustable implant is disclosed herein. The adjustable implant may comprise a shell including membrane and a base and having a first diameter in a plane parallel to the base. A band may be disposed within the shell. The band may have a first end and a second end connected to a spool. The band may be in a round (e.g., elliptical) configuration having a second diameter in the plane that is less than the first diameter. By wrapping the band onto the spool, the diameter of the band may be decreased and the height of the implant may be increased. By unwrapping the band from the spool, the diameter of the band may be increased and the height of the implant may be decreased.
Various embodiments of an adjustable implant are disclosed herein. The adjustable implant comprises a hydraulic mechanism disposed within the shell, which includes a first component and a second component that is moveable with respect to the first component, and a band with a first and second end disposed within the shell in a round (e.g., elliptical) configuration having a second diameter in the plane that is less than the first diameter. In some embodiments, the first end of the band may be connected to the first component and the second end of the band may be connected to the second component. In some embodiments, the mechanism may include a fluid and a pump that has a first actuator comprising a first chamber and a second actuator comprising a second chamber. Depressing the first actuator causes the first component to move in a first direction, which reduces the diameter of the band and increases the height of the implant. Depressing the second actuator causes the first component to move in a direction opposite the first direction, which increases the diameter of the band and decreases the height of the implant.
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of adjustable implants, particularly permanent breast implants, intended for implantation into a subject, particularly a human subject. In some embodiments, the adjustable implant comprises a shell including a resilient shell membrane, a first reservoir containing a fluid, e.g., a saline, a second reservoir including a resilient second-reservoir membrane, and a pump. The pump may include a first pump actuator, a first pump inlet, and a first pump outlet. The first reservoir and second reservoir may be disposed within the shell and be in fluid communication via the pump. Fluid may be transferred between the two reservoirs to change the profile of the implant.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
F04B 43/02 - "Machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ayant des organes de travail flexibles ayant des organes flexibles du genre plat, p. ex. des diaphragmes
A61F 2/48 - Moyens d'actionnement ou de commande, p. ex. de l'extérieur du corps, commande de sphincters
A method of forming an implant includes providing a preformed shell formed from at least one cured elastomeric layer. The preformed shell includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an opening for accessing an interior volume of the preformed shell. The method further includes expanding the preformed shell to an expanded state, in which the interior volume is greater than the interior volume of the preformed shell at a time of forming the preformed shell and forming an inner zone having at least one inner elastomeric layer on at least a portion of the inner surface of the preformed shell, while the shell is in the expanded state, thereby forming a multi-zone shell. The method further includes reducing the interior volume of the multi-zone shell, thereby contracting the at least one inner elastomeric layer of the inner zone and causing texturing of the at least one inner elastomeric layer.
B29C 41/22 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
B29C 61/00 - Façonnage par libération de contraintes internesFabrication de préformes ayant des contraintes internesAppareils à cet effet
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 27/28 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des copolymères de résines synthétiques non complètement couverts par les sous-groupes suivants
B32B 27/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers utilisant des charges, des pigments, des agents thixotropiques
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B29C 41/50 - Moulage sous conditions particulières, p. ex. sous vide
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B29C 41/08 - Revêtement d'une forme, d'un noyau ou d'un autre support par pulvérisation ou fluidisation, p. ex. pulvérisation de poudre
B29C 39/10 - Moulage par coulée, c.-à-d. en introduisant la matière à mouler dans un moule ou entre des surfaces enveloppantes sans pression significative de moulageAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. coulée autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
B29C 73/20 - Dispositions ou agents d'autoréparation ou d'auto-obturation des perforations le matériau de l'objet lui-même étant auto-obturant, p. ex. par compression le matériau de l'objet ne se composant qu'en partie d'un matériau d'obturation déformable
B29K 105/00 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée
B29K 21/00 - Utilisation de caoutchouc non spécifié ou élastomères non spécifiés comme matière de moulage
An expandable mammary implant including a shell having an anterior face and a posterior face. The anterior has an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion meeting at an apex, and an injection zone for receiving fluid therethrough to inflate the implant. A reinforcement material is coupled to the shell in a reinforcement zone. The reinforcement material is coupled to the shell so as to at least coincide with the upper pole portion and a peripheral rim portion that extends from the posterior face upwardly into said anterior face by a predetermined distance.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
90.
Methods of making self-sealing patches for tissue expander implants
A method of making a self-sealing patch for a tissue expander implant includes providing a first sheet having a first sheet outer perimeter and a first sheet inner edge defining a first central opening, providing a second sheet having a second sheet outer perimeter and a second sheet inner edge defining a second central opening, aligning the first and second sheet outer perimeters and the first and second sheet inner edges, capturing an outer washer between the first and second sheet outer perimeters for attaching the first and second sheets together, and capturing an inner washer between the first and second sheet inner edges for attaching the first and second sheets together. The method includes spacing an inner perimeter of the outer washer from an outer perimeter of the inner washer to form a sealed annular space between the attached first and second sheets, and disposing a hydrophobic material within the sealed annular space.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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.
A mammary tissue expander device including an inflatable shell having an anterior side and a posterior side, the anterior side having an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion meeting at an apex, and an injection port for receiving fluid therethrough to inflate the expander, and a substantially flat attachment flap coupled to the posterior side of the shell, and extending in an inferior direction beyond an inferior edge of the shell by a distance D such that the attachment flap may be extended around the inferior edge and upwards to overlay at least a portion of the anterior side of the shell.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A mammary tissue expander device including an inflatable shell (110) having an anterior side (104) and a posterior side (102), the anterior side having an upper pole portion (106) and a lower pole portion (108) meeting at an apex (109), and an injection port (112) for receiving fluid therethrough to inflate the expander, and a substantially flat attachment flap (116) coupled to the posterior side of the shell, and extending in an inferior direction beyond an inferior edge (128) of the shell by a distance D such that the attachment flap may be extended around the inferior edge and upwards to overlay at least a portion of the anterior side of the shell.
A method of forming a fluid-filled implant is provided. The method includes: forming a first zone of an elastomeric membrane defining at least one partially enclosed void space; expanding a volume of the void space, thereby expanding a volume enclosed by the first zone; forming a second zone comprising at least one elastomeric middle layer on at least a portion of the expanded first zone; and reducing the volume of the void space, thereby contracting elastomeric layers of the first zone and the second zone. The method also includes forming an adjustable implant from the elastomeric membrane by enclosing the void space to form at least one chamber.
B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
B29C 41/22 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
B29C 41/08 - Revêtement d'une forme, d'un noyau ou d'un autre support par pulvérisation ou fluidisation, p. ex. pulvérisation de poudre
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B32B 27/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers utilisant des charges, des pigments, des agents thixotropiques
B32B 27/28 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des copolymères de résines synthétiques non complètement couverts par les sous-groupes suivants
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B29C 73/20 - Dispositions ou agents d'autoréparation ou d'auto-obturation des perforations le matériau de l'objet lui-même étant auto-obturant, p. ex. par compression le matériau de l'objet ne se composant qu'en partie d'un matériau d'obturation déformable
B29C 61/00 - Façonnage par libération de contraintes internesFabrication de préformes ayant des contraintes internesAppareils à cet effet
(1) Medical device in the nature of a mechanism for locking the plunger of the syringe
(2) Medical device in the nature of a mechanism for locking the plunger of the syringe for use in liposuction and fat grafting procedures
Silicone and saline breast implants; breast implants consisting of artificial materials and parts and components therefore; plastic surgery products, namely, mammary prostheses, tissue expanders, facial implants, chin implants, malar implants, rhinoplasty prostheses, injection port detectors; medical apparatus and instruments, namely reinforcement patch for use as port protector for access ports of implantable medical devices such as tissue expanders and breast implants; ultrasonic and traditional liposuction surgical equipment, namely, ultrasonic consoles, ultrasonic generators, pumps, cannulae, patient positioners, patient compression bandages, aspiration and irrigation apparatus, tubing, filters, canisters, liners, and parts and fittings therefore; dermal filler kits comprising a pre-filled syringe; self contained syringes and ampules for dispensing prepackaged hyaluronic acid and derivatives thereof alone, or in combination with other polysaccharides, and with or without lidocaine, injected under the skin, used to reduce or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, fill scars and contour the lips and face.
A mammary implant (10) and method of making are provided herein. The implant includes an outer shell (12) configured to retain fluid therein, an injection element (14) 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 (16) made of a material having ultrasonically detectable markers (100) 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.
