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Implants with symmetric shape

a technology of implants and symmetric shapes, applied in the field of medical implants, can solve the problems of insecurity on the part of patients, complicated implantation procedure, and many implants currently available in the market, and achieve the effects of improving the safety of patients, and reducing the risk of implant damag

Pending Publication Date: 2021-08-26
ESTAB LABS
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The present patent describes implants and methods of manufacturing and using them. The implants have a unique design that includes a shell and a filler, which can be a gel or a glue. The implant can have a symmetrical shape about a central axis, with planes of symmetry on the exterior of the implant. The implant can also have a patch affixed to it. The patch can include a transponder for identifying the implant. The outer surface of the implant can be texturized with surface features on the order of nanometers to micrometers. The methods of manufacturing the implants involve applying layers of silicone dispersion to a mold and curing them. The implants can be used in a minimally-invasive implantation procedure. The technical effects of this patent include improved implant design and manufacturing methods that enhance the safety and efficiency of the implantation process.

Problems solved by technology

Many implants currently available in the market are vulnerable to misplacement during and / or after implantation in a patient.
This susceptibility to misplacement can complicate the implantation procedure.
In addition to aesthetic concerns, this could cause insecurity on the part of the patient that something went wrong with the surgery or there is another potentially serious medical issue.

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[0071]Several implants including four breast implants (A, B, C, and D) and an inflatable tissue dissector (E) were prepared according to Table 2. The penetration value ( 1 / 10 mm) of the silicone gel used for breast implants A-D ranged from 10 to 60, wherein higher penetration values correspond to lower viscosity characteristics.

TABLE 2ShellFillerShapePlane(s) of SymmetryImplant ASiliconeSilicone gelRoundxz (left / right)yz (upper / lower)Implant BSiliconeSilicone gelRoundxz (left / right)yz (upper / lower)Implant CSiliconeSilicone gelRoundxz (left / right)yz (upper / lower)xz (left / right)Implant DSiliconeSilicone gelRoundyz (upper / lower)xy (posterior / anterior)xz (left / right)Implant ESiliconeAirRoundyz (upper / lower)xy (posterior / anterior)

[0072]Photographs of breast implants A-D (side views) are shown in FIG. 5. Implants A-C had flat posterior surfaces and lacked symmetry about the xy plane (about their equators). In comparison, implant D according to the present disclosure had symmetric posterio...

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Abstract

Implants having symmetry are described. The implant may comprise a biocompatible material and have at least two planes of symmetry, including symmetry about an equator of the implant. The implant may be a body contouring implant, wherein a posterior side of the implant is symmetric about the equator to an anterior side of the implant.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This application claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 703,056, filed on Jul. 25, 2018, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to medical implants and related methods of manufacturing and use thereof.BACKGROUND[0003]Many implants currently available in the market are vulnerable to misplacement during and / or after implantation in a patient. For example, breast implants, particularly round breast implants, can flip in some circumstances, such that the posterior, flat surface faces the skin rather than the chest wall. This susceptibility to misplacement can complicate the implantation procedure. Care must be taken to maintain the proper orientation when introducing an implant through small incision sites and / or tortuous anatomy to avoid irregular positioning at the implantation site. Implant flipp...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/12
CPCA61F2/12A61F2240/004A61F2230/0008A61F2230/0006A61F2/0059A61F2/0077A61L27/34A61F2250/0085A61F2250/0097A61F2002/0081A61L2430/04A61L2420/08
Inventor GARCIA, CAMILAVINDAS, SOLANGEDE MEZERVILLE, ROBERTOCHACÓN QUIRÓS, JUAN JOSÉ
Owner ESTAB LABS