Ruptured silicone aspirator

Abstract

The disclosed technology herein relates to an aspiration system configured to aspirate silicone from a ruptured breast implant. The aspiration system includes a container having a non-collapsible body fluidly coupled to a mouthpiece and a suction port. The body of the container is configured to maintain a shape under suction applied to the suction port. The mouthpiece includes a tubular body having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body of the container. The distal end of the tubular body includes a flanged opening sized to interface with an object and create a suction cup when suction is applied to the suction port. The suction port is disposed on a lid removably coupled to the body of the container.

Description

RUPTURED SILICONE ASPIRATORCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 662,070, filed on June 20, 2024, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] Silicone breast implants can rupture at any time after implant surgery. The silicone implant rupture may occur when the implant’s shell tears or has a hole, allowing the silicone gel to escape. The ruptured silicone gel is generally removed because the gel may interact with surrounding tissue (e.g., causing the tissue to become inflamed) and possibly spread to local lymph nodes.

[0003] Free silicone is a sticky and a gelatinous substance that adheres to tissue and is difficult to cleanse from native breast tissue. As such, there is a fear of leaving the free silicone within the breast post implant removal. Conventional methods to remove the free silicon involve manually teasing out the silicon. One current method of removal involves a surgeon making a long incision (e.g., about 10-14 centimeters (cm)) in the involved breast and attempting to remove the capsule that contains the free silicone en-bloc. In practice, capsule violation and silicone spillage during dissection is very common. Therefore, controlled silicon removal is not possible. Another current method of removal involves the surgeon protecting the incision with sterile sheets or towels and manually removing the silicone. However, the removal is usually incomplete. Therefore, the breast is contaminated with silicon. In yet another current method, removal involves a surgeon using a 60cc Toomy syringe with the plunger removed. Suction is attached to the tip of the syringe, and the other end of the syringe is placed inside the capsule of the breast implant. However, the volume of silicone is usually much greater than that of the 60cc capacity of the syringe, and spillage typically ensues. In another current method, removal involves the surgeon simply attempting to aspirate the silicone by applying suction. However, because of the gelatinous nature of silicone, the suction tubing consistently clogs.

[0004] Generally, the current methods of removing silicone are quite messy, sticky, and difficult to clean from the surface of the skin and drapes. Further, these methods require significant operation room time to clean the silicone “mess” away from the surgical field andaway from the skin of the patient. As such, there is a need in the art for a device to remove free silicone quickly, cleanly, and efficiently from native breast tissue. The present invention satisfies these needs.SUMMARY

[0005] The present disclosure relates generally to implant devices, and more particularly, to an aspiration system for the removal of ruptured implants.

[0006] In one or more aspects, the disclosed technology relates to an aspiration system configured to aspirate silicone from a ruptured breast implant. The aspiration system includes a container having a non-collapsible body fluidly coupled to a mouthpiece and a suction port. The body of the container is configured to maintain a shape under suction applied to the suction port. The mouthpiece includes a tubular body having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body of the container. The distal end of the tubular body includes a flanged opening sized to interface with an object and create a suction cup when suction is applied to the suction port. The suction port is disposed on a lid removably coupled to the body of the container.

[0007] In one or more aspects, the disclosed technology relates to a method of aspirating silicone from the ruptured breast implant using the aspiration system. The method includes performing an incision at a surgical site of a body; opening a capsule of the ruptured breast implant; applying a suction to the suction port of the aspiration system, thereby creating a vacuum at the mouthpiece of the container; placing the mouthpiece on or near the opening of the capsule, wherein the vacuum pulls silicone from the breast implant into the body of the container; and stopping the applied suction and disengaging the mouthpiece from the surgical site

[0008] A variety of additional aspects will be set forth in the description that follows. The aspects can relate to individual features and to combination of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments of the present disclosure and therefore do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. The drawings are not to scale and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example aspiration system.

[0011] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an example non-collapsible container.

[0012] FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an example mesh non-collapsible insert.

[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an example aspiration tube.

[0014] FIGs. 4A-4C illustrate an example procedure for aspirating material from a body.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another example non-collapsible container.

[0016] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an example aspiration system with a closed lid.

[0017] FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the example aspiration system of FIG. 6A in which the lid is removed and an example insert is partially seated within an example container of the aspiration system.

[0018] FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the example aspiration system of FIG. 6A in which the lid is removed and the example insert is fully seated positioned within the container of the aspiration system.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following discussion omits or only briefly describes conventional features of implant removal devices that are apparent to those skilled in the art. It is noted that various embodiments are described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are intended to be non-limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the appended claims. Further, particular features described herein can be used in combination with other described features in each of the various possible combinations and permutations.

[0020] Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, all terms are to be given their broadest reasonable interpretation including meanings implied from the specification as well as meanings understood by those skilled in the art and / or as defined in dictionaries, treatises, etc. It is notedthat, as used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless otherwise specified, and that the terms “includes” and / or “including,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0021] Relative terms such as “horizontal,” “vertical,” “up,” “down,” “top,” and “bottom” as well as derivatives thereof (e.g., “horizontally,” “downwardly,” “upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing figure under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and normally are not intended to require a particular orientation. Terms including “inwardly” versus “outwardly,” “longitudinal” versus “lateral” and the like are to be interpreted relative to one another or relative to an axis of elongation, or an axis or center of rotation, as appropriate. Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as “connected” and “interconnected,” refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise. The term “operatively or operably connected” is such an attachment, coupling or connection that allows the pertinent structures to operate as intended by virtue of that relationship.

[0022] Reference throughout the specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment” or “some embodiments” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the subject matter disclosed. Thus, the appearance of the phrases “in one embodiment”, “in an embodiment” or “in some embodiments” in various places throughout the specification is not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, the particular features, structures or characteristics of “one embodiment”, “an embodiment” or “some embodiments” may be combined in any suitable manner with each other to form additional embodiments of such combinations. It is intended that embodiments of the disclosed subject matter cover modifications and variations thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., merely identify one of a number of portions, components, steps, operations, functions, and / or points of reference as disclosed herein, and likewise do not necessarily limit embodiments of the present disclosure to any particular configuration or orientation.

[0023] Moreover, throughout this disclosure, various aspects of the invention can be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6, etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 2.7, 3, 4, 5, 5.3, 6, and any whole and partial increments there between. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range. As used herein, the term “about” in reference to a measurable value, such as an amount, a temporal duration, and the like, is meant to encompass the specified value and / or variations of plus or minus 20%, plus or minus 10%, plus or minus 5%, plus or minus 1%, and plus or minus 0.1% of the specified value, as such variations are appropriate.

[0024] The terms “proximal,” “distal,” “anterior,” “posterior,” “medial,” “lateral,” “superior,” and “inferior” are defined by their standard usage indicating a directional term of reference. For example, “proximal” refers to a position that is situated nearer to the center of a body or point of attachment, while “distal” refers to a position that is situated away from the center of the body or point of attachment. In another example, “anterior” refers to the front of a body or structure, while “posterior” refers to the rear of a body or structure. In another example, “medial” refers to the direction towards the midline of a body or structure, and “lateral” refers to the direction away from the midline of a body or structure. In some examples, “lateral” or “laterally” may refer to any sideways direction. In another example, “superior” refers to the top of a body or structure, while “inferior” refers to the bottom of a body or structure. It should be understood, however, that the directional term of reference may be interpreted within the context of a specific body or structure, such that a directional term referring to a location in the context of the reference body or structure may remain consistent as the orientation of the body or structure changes.

[0025] The terms “patient,” “subject,” “individual,” and the like are used interchangeably herein, and refer to any animal amenable to the systems, devices, and methods described herein. The patient, subject or individual may be a mammal, for example, a human.

[0026] Conventional methods for removal of ruptured silicone breast implants typically include manually teasing out the silicone from the surgical site. However, as silicone is a sticky and a gelatinous substance, silicone is generally difficult to cleanse from surrounding tissue. Moreover, these methods require significant operation room time to clean the silicone “mess” away from the surgical field and away from the skin of the patient. The embodiments described herein provide an aspiration system to remove free silicone without spillage.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example aspiration system 100 (hereinafter “system 100”). The system 100 includes a non-collapsible container 102 (hereinafter "container 102”) and an insert 200. FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of the container 102. FIG. 2B illustrates a perspective view of the insert 200.

[0028] The container 102 includes a body 103 having a mouthpiece end 104 and a port end 106. In one or more cases, the body 103 is a non-collapsible container configured to maintain its shape under suction. For example, the body 103 may be rigid enough to withstand low to medium pressure for vacuum suction used in the operation room. For instance, the pressure for vacuum suction may be about 80 to 120 mmHg. The body 103 of the container 102 may be sized to have a capacity of about 750-1000cc.

[0029] In one or more cases, the body 103 has a tapered shape that tapers from the port end 106 to the mouthpiece end 104 (e.g., the container 102 illustrated in FIGs. 1 and 2A). In other cases, the body 103 has a cylindrical shape. In other cases, the body 103 has a bottle-like shape, such that a substantial portion of the body 103 on the port end 106 has a cylindrical shape and the remaining portion on the mouthpiece end 104 has a tapered shape or a frustoconical shape.

[0030] In one or more cases, the mouthpiece 108 is positioned on the mouthpiece end 104 of the body 103, and a removable lid 114 having a port 110 is positioned on the port end 106 of the body 103 of the container 102. In one or more cases, the port 110 and mouthpiece 108 may be aligned with one another. In one or more other cases, the port 110 and mouthpiece 108 may be offset from one another. For example, the mouthpiece 108 may be centrally positioned with respect to the body 103 of the container 102, and the port 110 may be positioned to one side of the body 103 of the container 102.

[0031] The lid 114 may be removably coupled to the port end 106 of the body 103. When coupled to the body 103, the lid 114 may seal the interior of the container 102. When the lid 114 is removed from the body 103, the interior of the body 103 is exposed, allowing a user to, forexample, remove any aspirated silicone and / or breast implant capsules. For example, to perform suction with the container 102, the lid 114 may be coupled to the port end 106 of the body 103 and an aspiration tube, such as aspiration tube 300 of FIG. 3, may be coupled to the port 110. The suction applied to the port 110 may translate to the mouthpiece 108, thereby applying the suction at the mouthpiece 108 of the container 102. After the aspiration procedure, the lid 114 may be removed from the body 103, thereby allowing the material to be removed from the container 102. In one or more cases, the lid 114 may be coupled to the body 103 via being screwed onto the body 103. In one or more other cases, the lid 114 may include one or more tabs that interlock with a portion of the port end 106 of the body 103. It is noted that container 102 is described as having a removable lid 114; however, it should be understood that embodiments are contemplated in which the port end 106 of the body 103 is sealed and includes port 110 but does not include a removable lid 114.

[0032] The aspiration tube 300 may include a tube 302 disposed between connectors 304 and 306. One of the connectors is configured to be removably coupled to a vacuum, and the other of the connectors is configured to be removably coupled to the port 110. For example, the connector, such as connector 306, maybe slid onto the port 110 until the connector 306 is snuggly fit on the port 110. In some cases, the port 110 may include one or more ribs, such as rib 112, that protrudes from the outer surface of the port 110 and is circumferentially disposed around the port 110. The rib 112 increases the diameter of the port 110 to provide a tighter fit when the connector 306 is positioned on the port 110. In one or more cases, the port 110 may have a length of about 2.5 cm. In one or more cases, the port 110 may have an external diameter of about 7 mm. In one or more cases, the port 110 may have an internal diameter of about 5 mm.

[0033] In one or more cases, the mouthpiece 108 protrudes from the body 103 of the container 102. The protruded mouthpiece 108 has an outer diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the body 103. The mouthpiece 108 may protrude a distance from the body 103 to allow the container 102 to be inserted within a portion of the patient and contact a suction site. For example, the mouthpiece 108 is sized to reach and contact a breast implant capsule positioned within the patient. In one or more cases, a distal end of the mouthpiece 108 may have a flanged end to interface with a surface of an object and create a suction cup during suctioning. The flanged end of the mouthpiece 108 may be pressed against a suction site (e.g., a breast implant capsule), and during a suctioning process, a portion of the suction site may adhere to theinterior of the flanged end creating a vacuum seal. The diameter of the distal end of the mouthpiece 108 may be about 1.5 inches. In other cases, the distal end of the mouthpiece 108 is cylindrically shaped without the flanged end.

[0034] In some cases, the body of the container may have a flask-like shape. For example, as illustrated in FIGs. 4A-4C, a body 414 of container 402 is formed in a flask-like shape. The container 402 includes the same or similar features as container 102, and a description of such features is not repeated. The container 402 is distinguishable from container 102 in that the body 414 of the container 402 is formed in a flask-like shape and the mouthpiece 404 and port 406 are positioned on the same side of the body 414 (e.g., the suction side 401 of the body 414). In one or more other cases, the mouthpiece 404 may be positioned on the suction side 401 of the body 414 and the port 406 may be positioned on the base 403 of the body 414, similar to that of the positioning of the mouthpiece 108 and port 110 of the container 102.

[0035] In yet other cases, the body of the container has a frustoconical shape. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, a body 503 of container 502 is formed in a frustoconical shape. The container 502 includes the same or similar features as container 102, and a description of such features is not repeated. The container 502 is distinguishable from container 102 in that the mouthpiece end 504 of the body 503 has a planar surface 514 in which the mouthpiece 508 has a tubular body 512 that protrudes from the planar surface 514 of the body 503. A length of the tubular body 512 may correspond to a depth that the mouthpiece 508 is inserted into a body of a patient to reach a surgical site, such as a breast implant capsule. For example, the mouthpiece 508 extends about 5 inches from the planar surface 514 of the body 503. The container 502 includes a lid 516 disposed on the port end 506 of the container 502. The lid 516 includes a port 510, in which the lid 516 and port 510 include the same or similar features as the lid 114 and port 110 of the container 102.

[0036] Returning to FIGs. 1-2B, in one or more cases, the system 100 includes an insert 200 sized to fit within the container 102. The insert 200 includes a body 202 having a mouthpiece opening 204 and a port opening 206. A diameter of the mouthpiece opening 204 may be sized to fit within the mouthpiece 108 of the container 102. A diameter of the port opening 206 may be sized to encompass the port end 106 of the container 102. The insert 200 may be formed of a material, such as, but not limited to, plastic, alloy, or other like memory-shape material that maintains its shape. In one or more cases, the insert 200 is formed into the shape of the interiorof the container 102. With the lid 1 14 removed from the container 102, the insert 200 may be positioned in the container 102. Once positioned within the container 102, the lid 114 is coupled to the container 102. In some cases, the material of the insert 200 may be slightly compressed while being inserted into the container 102. Once the insert 200 is inserted into the container 102, the insert 200 may expand within the container 102. In one or more cases, the insert 200 may form to the shape of the interior of the container 102. For example, the body 202 of the insert 200 may have a tapered shape sized to fit within the body 103 of the container 102 and a protrude distal end sized to fit within the protruded portion of the mouthpiece 108. In one or more other cases, the insert 200 may partially form to the shape of the interior of the container 102. In one or more cases, the material of the insert 200 may be meshed. In one or more cases, the insert 200 may be configured to maintain its shape under suction.

[0037] In one or more cases, the container 102 and insert 200 may be used in bilateral procedures, such as, but not limited to, procedures in which silicone is aspirated from implants in both breasts. For example, when used to remove ruptured silicone in bilateral breast implants, a physician may first aspirate the free silicone into the system 100 from one breast. In one or more cases, the system 100 may also aspirate the implant from the breast into the insert 200 and container 102. Having aspirated the free silicone and / or implant into the container 102 from the first breast, the lid 114 may be removed from the container 102, and the insert 200 may be removed from the container 102, thereby removing the free silicone and / or implant from the container 102. The lid 114 may be coupled to the container 102 without the insert 200. The physician may then use the system 100 without the insert 200 to aspirate silicone and / or the implant from the contralateral breast into the container 102. The physician may submit the specimens and dispose of the system 100.

[0038] FIGs. 4A-4C illustrate an example procedure 400 for aspirating material from a body 408. For example, the procedure 400 may be performed on a body 408 such as a breast to remove a ruptured silicone breast implant. Although the procedure 400 is described using container 402, it should be understood that any of containers 102, 402, or 402 may be used to perform procedure 400. In one or more cases, an incision may be made at a surgical site 410 of the body 408. In some cases, the capsule of the breast implant may be surgically opened. In some cases, a suction may be applied to the container 402 via the port 406, which creates a vacuum at the mouthpiece 404. The mouthpiece 404 may be placed close to or on the surgically openedcapsule of the breast implant. For example, the mouthpiece 404 may be positioned within the surgical site 410, such that the end of the mouthpiece 404 is positioned on or near the capsule. The vacuum applied to the mouthpiece 404 pulls the breast implant capsule towards the mouthpiece 404 creating a suction cup. The aspirated material 412 (e.g., free silicone) may be pulled into the body 414 of the container 402 without spillage. In some cases, the vacuum may also pull the capsule or a portion of the capsule into the body 414 of the container 402. The suction applied to the port 406 may be turned off allowing the container 402 to disengage from the body 408 of the patient.

[0039] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an example aspiration system 600 with a closed lid 614. FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the system 600, in which the lid 614 is removed and an insert 618 is partially seated within a container 602 of the system 600. FIG. 6C is a perspective view of the system 600, in which the lid 614 is removed and the insert 618 is fully seated within the container 602 of the system 600. In one or more cases, the container 602 and insert 618 of the system 600 may be used in bilateral procedures, such as, but not limited to, procedures in which silicone is aspirated from implants in both breasts.

[0040] The system 600 includes the same or similar features as system 100. For example, similar to the container 102 and insert 200 of system 100, system 600 includes the non- collapsible container 602 and the insert 618. The container 602 includes a body 603 having a mouthpiece end 604 and a port end 606. In one or more cases, a mouthpiece 608 is positioned on the mouthpiece end 604 of the body 603, and the removable lid 614 includes a port 610 that is positioned on the port end 606 of the body 603 of the container 602. A diameter (e.g., an external diameter) of the mouthpiece 608 may be about 1.5 inches. In one or more cases, the port 610 and mouthpiece 608 may be aligned with one another. In one or more other cases, the port 610 and mouthpiece 608 may be offset from one another. The lid 614 may be removably coupled to the port end 606 of the body 603. For example, the port end 606 of the body 603 includes a threaded end 616 that is configured to mate with a threaded portion provided on a bottom of the lid 614. As such, a user may, for example, rotate the thread portion of the lid 614 onto the threaded end 616 of the body 603 to fasten the lid 614 and body 603 to one another. When the lid 614 is removed from the body 603, the interior of the body 603 is exposed, allowing a user to, for example, remove the insert 618, any aspirated silicone, and / or breast implant capsules.

[0041] Similar to the insert 200 of system 100, the insert 618 is sized to fit within the container 602. The insert 618 includes a body having a mouthpiece opening 622 and a port opening 620. A diameter of the mouthpiece opening 622 may be sized to fit within the mouthpiece 608 of the container 602. A diameter of the port opening 620 may be sized to encompass the port end 606 of the container 602. The insert 618 may be formed of a material, such as, but not limited to, plastic, alloy, or other like memory-shape material that maintains its shape. In one or more cases, the insert 618 is formed into the shape of the interior of the container 602. It is noted that the port opening 620 of the insert 618, as illustrated in FIG. 6B, and / or the mouthpiece opening 622 of the insert 618 may have a jagged end formed by the mesh body of the insert 618. However, it should be understood that one or both of the port opening 620 and mouthpiece opening 622 of the insert 618 may include a collar providing a smooth opening. In some cases, the collar may extend the entire length of the neck of the insert 618. In other cases, the collar may extend a partial length of the neck of the insert 618. In yet other cases, the collar may extend the entire length of the neck of the insert 618 and partially into the body of the insert 618. The collar may provide a frictionless or almost frictionless surface to allow the material, such as silicone and / or breast implant capsules, to be aspirated from the mouthpiece opening 622 and into the body of the insert 618.

[0042] The various embodiments described above are provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the claims attached hereto. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize various modifications and changes that may be made without following the example embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the spirit and scope of the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. An aspiration system configured to aspirate silicone from a ruptured breast implant, the aspiration system comprising: a container having a non-collapsible body fluidly coupled to a mouthpiece and a suction port, the body being configured to maintain a shape under suction applied to the suction port; the mouthpiece comprising a tubular body having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the body of the container, wherein the distal end of the tubular body comprises a flanged opening sized to interface with an object and create a suction cup when suction is applied to the suction port; and the suction port being disposed on a lid removably coupled to the body.

2. The aspiration system of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a capacity of about 750 cc to 1000 cc.

3. The aspiration system of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a flask-like shape.

4. The aspiration system of claim 3, wherein the mouthpiece and the suction port are disposed on a same end of the container.

5. The aspiration system of claim 3, wherein the mouthpiece and the suction port are disposed on opposing ends of the container.

6. The aspiration system of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a frustoconical shape, and the tubular body of the mouthpiece protrudes from a planar surface of the frustoconical shaped body.

7. The aspiration system of claim 6, wherein the tubular body of the mouthpiece extends about five inches from the planar surface of the body.

8. The aspiration system of claim 1, wherein a diameter of the flanged opening is about one and a half inches.

9. The aspiration system of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is centrally positioned with respect to the body of the container.

10. The aspiration system of claim 1, further comprising a meshed non-collapsible insert disposed within the container, wherein a shape of the insert corresponds to an interior shape of the container.

11. A method of aspirating silicone from the ruptured breast implant using the aspiration system of claim 1, comprising: performing an incision at a surgical site of a body; opening a capsule of the ruptured breast implant; applying a suction to the suction port of the aspiration system, thereby creating a vacuum at the mouthpiece of the container; placing the mouthpiece on or near the opening of the capsule, wherein the vacuum pulls silicone from the breast implant into the body of the container; and stopping the applied suction and disengaging the mouthpiece from the surgical site.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the container further comprises a meshed non- collapsible insert disposed within the container, wherein a shape of the insert corresponds to an interior shape of the container, and wherein the insert and aspirated silicone are removed from the body of the container.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the aspiration system is used to aspirate silicone from another breast implant within a contralateral breast.

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