Implantable Patents (Class 623/8)
  • Texturizing surfaces
    Patent number: 7867061
    Abstract: Methods for applying surface texture to the exterior of bodily implants, as well as implants made by the methods described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Mentor Worldwide LLC
    Inventor: Robert Elshout
  • System and method for breast augmentation
    Patent number: 7846205
    Abstract: A system for breast augmentation includes a plurality of microballoons. An injector can be provided for injecting microballoons into a breast through an incision in the breast. The microballoons can have a first dimension when in the injector and a second, larger dimension when in the breast. An injector and tissue dissector are also disclosed. The microballoons can also include a filling structure to permit the microballoons to be filled after insertion into the breast. A method for performing breast augmentation surgery and microballoons for use in the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: William A. Brennan
  • HYBRID SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS FROM PROGENITOR CELLS AND BIOMATERIALS
    Publication number: 20100305696
    Abstract: Provided are hybrid soft tissue constructs comprising a core material, a biomaterial matrix and mammalian cells. Also provided are methods of augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal. Additionally, methods of forming a hybrid soft tissue construct are provided. The use of the above constructs for augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal are further provided. Additionally provided is the use of the above constructs for the manufacture of a medicament for augmenting or reconstructing a soft tissue of a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Mao, Eduardo K. Moioli
  • Minimally invasive breast lift method with a superior tissue support and an inferior anchor
    Patent number: 7837613
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatus for use in supporting tissue in a patient's body. In some embodiments, the patient's breast or another tissue is supported. One method involves introducing a superior soft tissue anchor into a patient, the anchor having an inferiorly facing total surface area; and introducing at least one inferior soft tissue anchor into the patient, such that the at least one inferior soft tissue anchor is suspended from the superior soft tissue anchor, the sum of all of the at least one inferior soft tissue anchors having a superiorly facing total surface area. The inferiorly facing total surface area of the superior anchor can be greater, such as at least two times greater than the superiorly facing total surface area of the at least one inferior anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Alure Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Lashinski, Michael J. Lee, Gordon Bishop, Anthony Beatty, Jasper Benke, Alexe Calarasu, Jeremy Kinkade, Sean Saint, Heather Saladin
  • IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20100292790
    Abstract: A implantable prosthesis having an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure is made by providing an implantable member having a surface applying a first layer of elastomer to the surface, applying a first layer of particles to the first layer of elastomer, applying a second layer of elastomer to the first layer of particles, applying a second layer of particles to the second layer of elastomer, curing the layers of elastomer, and removing the particles to form an external surface at least a portion of which is an open-cell structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dimitrios Stroumpoulis, Blanca Guillen
  • Silicone breast implant delivery
    Publication number: 20100280610
    Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a hydrophilic coating on an inner surface. In use, the device is typically removed from sterile packaging and soaked to activate the lubricous properties of the coating. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Keller Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard E. Preissman
  • Implantable tissue repair device
    Patent number: 7819918
    Abstract: An implantable tissue repair device has a cover and tissue regeneration material. The cover includes a top panel and a bottom panel joined together along a leading edge. The tissue regeneration material is positioned between the top and bottom panels. The cover includes a continuous sheet of biocompatible material extending across the edge and into the top panel and bottom panel. The cover is thicker along the leading edge than at least a portion of the top panel and thicker than at least a portion of the bottom panel. At least a portion of one of the panels covering the tissue regeneration material is thicker than a portion of the other panel covering the tissue regeneration material. A method of making the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasanna Malaviya, Herbert E. Schwartz, Anthony D. Zannis, Terrence David Whalen, Philip Joseph Jenks
  • BIOERODIBLE MATRIX FOR TISSUE INVOLVEMENT
    Publication number: 20100249924
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Powell, Dennis E. Van Epps
  • SURGICAL PROSTHESIS FOR PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20100234945
    Abstract: A surgical prosthesis for implanting in a body for plastic reconstruction, said prosthesis being in contact with body tissue, the prosthesis being characterized in that it includes an outside surface that is hydrophilic so as to prevent at least in part the fixing and/or development of bacteria on said outside surface, in particular bacteria of the hydrophobic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick O'Leary
  • FLUSH PATCH FOR ELASTOMERIC IMPLANT SHELL
    Publication number: 20100228347
    Abstract: An elastomeric fluid-filled prosthetic implant having a shell and a patch providing a reinforced access region on the shell for introduction of manufacturing implements, such as a gel-filling tool. The shell may cover the entire inner face of the patch, or a substantial part thereof, and a peripheral edge of the patch and the shell cooperate to form a flush interface with no sudden surface steps on both interior and exterior surfaces of the implant. The removal of any surface steps eliminates undesirable tactile discontinuities and stress points that may cause the shell wall to wear or may irritate the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic implant may be a breast implant formed of a silicone elastomer. The patch may be the same material or a liquid silicone rubber, but at least has similar material properties such as elastic modulus, durometer and elongation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: David J. Schuessler
  • Prosthesis and method of manufacturing a prosthesis
    Patent number: 7789911
    Abstract: A human prosthesis, in particularly a human mammary prosthesis, is disclosed which includes a resilient shell at least partly filled with a fluid filler material and having at least one resilient layer and at least one layer being substantially non-permeable with respect to at least the filler material of the shell, and with the filler material being fluid based.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Smart Implant PLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Hamilton
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESHAPING SOFT TISSUE
    Publication number: 20100217388
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for soft tissue shaping (such as breast, buttocks tissues, arms and neck lifting and shaping/reshaping), including a cradling member for cradling soft tissue and an anchoring system for fixing the cradling member to posture tissue in at least one location. The cradling member has a top side and bottom side, wherein at least one of the top side or bottom side may be fitted with at least one inflatable compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: ORBIX MEDICAL LTD
    Inventors: Adi Cohen, Benny Dilmoney
  • Permanently Adjustable Silicone Implant
    Publication number: 20100204792
    Abstract: A surgically implantable breast prosthesis includes an outer shell defining a first interior volume filled with a liquid filler, and an inflatable inner bladder disposed in the first interior volume and defining a second interior volume. The inflatable inner bladder is selectively fillable with the liquid filler via a valve assembly accessible from an exterior of the outer shell. The valve assembly is substantially non-palpable and includes identifying structure that is discoverable using an external device. The valve assembly includes an injection port that provides access to the inflatable inner bladder such that a size of the inflatable inner bladder is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Richard J. Greco
  • SYSTEM FOR LIFTING AND RESHAPING SOFT TISSUE
    Publication number: 20100204791
    Abstract: A system and method for shaping/reshaping and lifting a soft tissue, comprising a cradling member configured to cradle the soft tissue, an anchoring system comprising one or more anchors for fixing the cradling member to a posture tissue, and adjustable suspension members suspended from the one or more anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: ORBIX MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Adi Shfaram, Eyal Gur, Adi Cohen
  • COATING WITH ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
    Publication number: 20100198350
    Abstract: A coating with antimicrobial agents for use with medical devices. In one approach, a related method involves coating high temperature vulcanized silicone material with a room temperature vulcanized dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: MENTOR WORLDWIDE LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Berg, Rita Stella
  • Apparatus and method for preventing adhesions between an implant and surrounding tissues
    Patent number: 7767222
    Abstract: An anti-adhesion membrane is placed onto an implant introduced into a surgical site of a patient to prevent post-surgical adhesions between the implant and surrounding tissue. The implant may comprise either biological material, whcu as a transplanted organ, or non-biological material such as a medical device. The membrane may be applied in a variety of ways. In one example, a membrane according to the present invention is shrink-wrapped around a pace-maker. In another example, a breast implant is spray-coated or dipped with the membrane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: MAST Biosurgery AG
    Inventors: Christopher J. Calhoun, Ralph E. Holmes, G. Bryan Cornwall
  • Advanced endovascular graft
    Patent number: 7766954
    Abstract: This invention is a system for the treatment of body passageways; in particular, vessels with vascular disease. The system includes an endovascular graft with a low-profile delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which it conforms to the morphology of the vessel or body passageway to be treated as well as various connector members and stents. The graft is made from an inflatable graft body section and may be bifurcated. One or more inflatable cuffs may be disposed at either end of the graft body section. At least one inflatable channel is disposed between and in fluid communication with the inflatable cuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Trivascular2, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael V. Chobotov, Robert G. Whirley
  • HUMAN MAMMARY PROSTHETIC SUPPORT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING
    Publication number: 20100191330
    Abstract: A human mammary prosthetic support (5) is disclosed which comprises a continuous sheet of biocompatible mesh formed into the shape of a cup, securable between the skin and glandular structure of a human breast with an aperture (67) through which the nipple-areola structure is beatable. Also disclosed is a human mammary prosthetic support which comprises a continuous sheet of biocompatible mesh formed into a generally U-shaped formation, and methods to implant either of the supports into a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Pierre Lauryssen, Hans DeBruijn, Siegmund Johannes, Petrus Verster van Deventer
  • Breast implant fill device
    Patent number: 7762982
    Abstract: A system for pumping a fluid into an object for insertion into the human body comprising a housing having a pump chamber with means for pumping said fluid therein. A source of fluid is connected to the pumping means and a value is connected to the pumping mechanism and the object. The housing includes means connected to the pumping means for entering an amount of the fluid to be pumped thereby. Upon entering a desired amount of fluid in the entering means, the pumping means causes an amount of the fluid equal to the entered amount to be pumped through the pump chamber and further through the valve to fill the object with the desired amount of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Darshan Shah
  • Breast prosthesis for patients with edema
    Patent number: 7753954
    Abstract: A breast prosthesis is adapted to massage a patient's chest so as to encourage circulation of interstitial lymph fluid. A breast form member has a front portion that has a shape corresponding to a human breast and a back portion. A protrusion member extends from the back portion. The protrusion member defines at least one protrusion extending outwardly therefrom. The protrusion is disposed so that when the breast prosthesis held against the patient at a preselected location, the protrusion will massage the preselected location, thereby encouraging circulation of interstitial lymph fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: American Breast Care LP
    Inventors: Elisabeth C. Tassone, Leslie S. Amick
  • SPRAY METHOD FOR FORMING SHELLS FOR PROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20100168853
    Abstract: Shells for mammary prostheses and other devices are created by spraying a silicone dispersion onto a mandrel. Several coats of dispersion are applied with an interval for evaporation of solvent from the dispersion between application of coats. The shells created are uniform in thickness and have a desirably defect-free surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Job
  • PREVENTING BIOFILM FORMATION ON IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100168808
    Abstract: Biodegradable polymer-coated surgical meshes formed into pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices. Such meshes are formed into a receptacle, e.g., a pouch or other covering, capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the cardiac rhythm management device or other implantable medical device and preventing or retarding the formation of a biofilm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Mark CITRON
  • Apparatus and method for preventing adhesions between an implant and surrounding tissues
    Patent number: 7744915
    Abstract: An anti-adhesion membrane is placed onto an implant introduced into a surgical site of a patient to prevent post-surgical adhesions between the implant and surrounding tissue. The implant may comprise either biological material, such as a transplanted organ, or non-biological material such as a medical device. The membrane may be applied in a variety of ways. In one example, a membrane according to the present invention is shrink-wrapped around a pace-maker. In another example, a breast implant is spray-coated or dipped with the membrane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: MAST Biosurgery AG
    Inventors: Christopher J. Calhoun, Ralph E. Holmes, G. Bryan Cornwall
  • BIOLOGICAL TISSUE GROWTH THROUGH INDUCED TENSILE STRESS
    Publication number: 20100161052
    Abstract: A tissue expansion device implanted in a non-activated state over a region of desired tissue growth. Once implanted and positioned the device is activated creating a supporting structure that creates a convex shaped dome over the underlying tissue. The convex shaped dome formed by the tissue expansion device places a tensile stress against the underlying tissue that promotes tissue growth. Alone or with the introduction of tissue enhancing agents and/or adipose tissue, new tissue within the convex shaped void grows until a balance is achieved eliminating the induced stress. Periodically the tissue expansion devices is again activated and enlarged creating an even larger void. Again, the newly enlarged void places additional tensile stress on the underlying tissue thus repeating the cycle of new tissue growth. Once the desired amount of tissue growth has been achieved the device is deactivated and removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Gino Rigotti, Guido Baroni
  • Cosmetic and reconstructive prostheses with a microencapsulated biologically compatible rupture indicator for sustained release and methods of detecting compromise of a prosthesis
    Patent number: 7736391
    Abstract: A prosthesis for implant in a human patient body has an external envelope, at least one implant filling material, and at least one biologically compatible rupture indicator encapsulated in a sustained release delivery vehicle and disposed in a carrier medium, the rupture indicator capable of leaking out of upon rupture of the external envelope and triggering a signal detectable by the patient as it is released from the delivery vehicle, allowing for detection of a rupture or impending rupture by the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: TONABA HealthScience II, LLC
    Inventors: Barry H. Schwibner, Thomas C. Roballey, Nathan Feldman
  • SOFT TISSUE FIXATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100137999
    Abstract: Remodeling of body tissue using a bioabsorbable implant that maintains or otherwise mechanically assists a more permanent implant or other treatment take, for example, by the treatment causing fibrosis. For example, the apparatus and methods can be used for hernia, organ prolapse and cosmetic purposes, such as breast and face lifts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: BIOPROTECT LED.
    Inventor: Shaul SHOHAT
  • Breast Implants and Methods of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20100137985
    Abstract: An implantable soft tissue prosthesis comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible elastomeric envelope, the shell having an inner volume and an exterior surface, when the inner volume is filled with an elastomeric silicone tubing that is preshaped conforming to the inner volume of the shell, the prosthesis being adapted to be surgically implanted in a human breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: NEOSTHETIC, LLC
    Inventor: Bobby Purkait
  • Tissue marking implant
    Publication number: 20100121445
    Abstract: A tissue marking implant includes a matrix material and a dye marker. The implant, which can be formed entirely of bioresorbable material such as a collagen foam, is sized and shaped to replace excised tissue. The implant supports surrounding tissue upon implantation, while allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue to replace the implant. According to various alternative embodiments, the implant is elastically compressible, or can be formed from self-expanding foam or sponges, and can be implanted through a cannula or by injection, as well as by open procedures. The implant can carry therapeutic and diagnostic substances. The dye marker leaches from the implant such that a surgeon, upon subsequent surgical intervention, visibly recognizes the tissue marked by the dye marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: John D. Corbitt, JR.
  • Breast Prosthesis and Breast Augmentation Using the Breast Prosthesis
    Publication number: 20100114310
    Abstract: An outer bag in which a core is contained in a movable state is made of a non-assimilatable material to function as an outer artificial coating. The outer bag includes a sheet-shaped base and a large number of convexes (14, 15) and/or concaves 14 formed integrally with the sheet-shaped base and disposed on an outer surface of the sheet-shaped base. Therefore, there is no probability that a breast prosthesis implanted into an implantation-scheduled space in a chest is deformed due to capsular contracture to decrease its surface area. There is no probability that free movement of the breast becomes poor. Even though the construction is simple, a breast prosthesis having a good outer artificial coating can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Nobuyuki MASAKI c/o: Masaki Clinic, Daikanyama Parkside Village
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Masaki
  • Multi-Lumen Breast Prothesis and Improved Valve Assembly Therefor
    Publication number: 20100114311
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a mammary implant having a chamber defined by a flexible membrane includes a valve and a flexible filling tube which includes a relatively short semi-riged tubular structure that extends into the chamber and defines a passageway. The filling tube comprises a soft and flexible length of tubing and a solid portion that has an outside diameter that is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the semi-riged tube and is stretchable longitudinally to reduce its outer diameter to facilitate passage through the semi-riged tube. The solid portion includes a T-shaped flange at its inner end and is adapted to sealing the engaged semi-riged tube upon relaxation thereof to thereby form a plug seal. The plug seal includes a plurality of reverse barbs to prevent the plug seal from becoming dislodged and forced back into the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Hilton Becker
  • Tissue Augmentation Material and Method
    Publication number: 20100100179
    Abstract: A material and method for augmenting soft tissue. The tissue augmentation material consists essentially of water and a polysaccharide gel former selected from the group consisting of a cellulose polysaccharide, starch, chitin, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, hydrophobe modified polysaccharide, an alginate, a carrageenan, agar, agarose, an intramolecular complex of a polysaccharide, an oligosaccharide and a macrocylic polysaccharide. Glycerin may also be included. The material may be used to augment soft tissue in a variety of areas, including the facial region and vocal folds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: BIOFORM MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: William G. Hubbard
  • SOFT TISSUE IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20100094416
    Abstract: A soft tissue implant comprises a shell filled with a fluid biomaterial that is capable of curing in situ. A method of implanting a soft tissue implant includes: creating a pocket in soft tissue thereby defining the location of the implant; inserting an unfilled shell into the pocket; filling the shell with a biomaterial to a predetermined volume; and curing the biomaterial in situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Frank Maguire, Ajay Padsalgikar, Leroy Young, Mark Jewell
  • Kit and Method for Comparison of Breast Implants
    Publication number: 20100087922
    Abstract: A kit for comparing the physical properties of different breast implants comprising a plurality of display structures supporting a curved cylindrical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: IDEAL IMPLANT INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Robert S. Hamas
  • Deployment system for myocardial cellular material
    Patent number: 7686799
    Abstract: A catheter-based deployment system for deploying cellular material (22) into the heart muscle (25). The deployment system includes a guiding catheter (19) and a needle assembly (31) capable of sliding within the guiding catheter. The needle assembly (31) terminates in a tip (34) having at least one side with an opening (43) in communication with a lumen (20) disposed within the needle assembly (31). Once the guiding catheter (19) is positioned the needle assembly (31) is advanced until the tip (34) penetrates the muscle wall (25). At a predetermined depth the cellular material (22) may be deployed into the muscle wall (25) via a push rod (46) disposed through the lumen of the needle assembly (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Howard J Leonhardt, Robert D Lashinski
  • System and method for breast lifting
    Patent number: 7670372
    Abstract: A system and a method and a surgical tool for breast lifting, wherein at least one anchor is fixed to a posture tissue, above a desired nipple level, with one or more suspending members suspended from the at least one anchor and extending through the breast for cradling the breast from below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: MIM-Minimally Invasive Mastopexy Ltd.
    Inventors: Adi Shfaram, Eyal Gur
  • SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20100049317
    Abstract: A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-soluble material distributed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: David J. Schuessler
  • SELF-SEALING SHELL FOR INFLATABLE PROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20100049316
    Abstract: A self-sealing shell useful as a component of a soft fluid-filled prosthetic implant is provided. The shell is at least partly constructed of a wall made of a colloid of an elastomeric polymer matrix and particles of a water-swellable material distributed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: David J. Schuessler
  • Soft Filled Prosthesis Shell With Discrete Fixation Surfaces
    Publication number: 20100042212
    Abstract: A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Van Epps, Thomas E. Powell
  • SOFT FILLED PROSTHESIS SHELL WITH DISCRETE FIXATION SURFACES
    Publication number: 20100042211
    Abstract: A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Van Epps, Thomas E. Powell
  • TISSUE SCAFFOLDS DERIVED FROM FORESTOMACH EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX
    Publication number: 20100028396
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the development of Extracellular Matrix (ECM) scaffolds derived from the forestomach of a ruminant. Such scaffolds are useful in many clinical and therapeutic applications, including wound repair, tissue regeneration, and breast reconstruction. In addition, the present invention features methods of isolating ECM scaffolds from mammalian organs, including but not limited to the ruminant forestomach. The invention further features laminated ECM scaffolds containing a polymer positioned between individual ECM sheets. The polymer may optionally contain bioactive molecules to enhance the functionality of the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Roderick WARD, Keryn Dallas JOHNSON, Barnaby Charles Hough MAY
  • Mesh Device for Immediate Breast Construction and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20100023029
    Abstract: An implantable fixation device for maintaining the pre-surgical position of the pectoralis major muscle in relation to the inframammary crease and the anterior axillary line following detachment of the pectoralis major muscle from its medial and inferior origin, such as may be done during immediate breast reconstruction, and methods of use thereof. The device comprises a sheet made of a biocompatible material, such as Vicryl®, that is also elastic and bioabsorbable. The sheet has a number of attachment regions for attaching the sheet to the patient's anatomy. The device may partially cover and constrain a tissue expander or implant, and it may be pre-shaped to further adapt its shape to these surgically implanted devices. The sheet's elasticity allows it to stretch along with the expansion of a tissue expander and yet continue to maintain the position of the pectoralis major muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Bodyaesthetic Research Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy Young
  • Breast Implants and Compositions of Extracellular Matrix
    Publication number: 20100010627
    Abstract: The invention is articles and compositions of extracellular matrix for forming breast implants and otherwise augmenting or reconstructing breast tissue and other cosmetically desired tissue in humans, such as lips and cheeks. The invention is also to methods of using these in implant articles to augment or reconstruct a human breast or other tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Robert G. Matheny
  • Devices having a textured surface
    Patent number: 7645475
    Abstract: A method for forming a randomly textured surface on an implantable device such as soft tissue prosthesis. The textured surface has numerous cavities, interstices and passageways or tunnels and is thus referred to as a microporous surface texture. The surface is formed by two or more applications of polymeric particles and a polymeric dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventor: Donovan D. Prewett
  • BIST (Breast Implant Softening Technology)
    Publication number: 20090326653
    Abstract: The Method of USING holograms: Any and all holograms No matter what material they are made of No matter what machine they are made with No matter their type, size, shape, design, image, color, texture, material, thickness, dimension or style No matter where they originated from No matter what technology is being used on them No matter their original purpose being used for Whether for one or multiple purposes being used for If alone or with other products For the purpose of USING holograms to soften, maintain and or restore softness, flexibility and pliability of any and all breast implants whether being used on the breast or being used on the breast implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: S. L. Tribby
  • FILLABLE PROSTHETIC IMPLANT WITH GEL-LIKE PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20090326654
    Abstract: A fluid-filled prosthetic implant having the properties of a gel-filled implant. The prosthetic implant includes a soft flexible shell defining an inner chamber and having a predetermined volume when the shell is filled or inflated. A quantity of dry nanoparticles is introduced into the inner chamber during manufacture. A surgeon inserts the flexible implant shell into a body cavity, and then utilizes a syringe or other means to deliver a fluid to the inner chamber of the shell. The fluid mixes with the quantity of dry nanoparticles to form a gel, for example, a hydrogel. The hydrated nanoparticles provide to the implant the desirable properties of a gel-filled implant. In this way, the incision used can be smaller than that for a filled implant, but the resulting prosthesis is more natural than a typical saline-filled implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Powell
  • Tissue marking implant
    Patent number: 7637948
    Abstract: A tissue marking implant includes a matrix material and a dye marker. The implant, which can be formed entirely of bioresorbable material such as a collagen foam, is sized and shaped to replace excised tissue. The implant supports surrounding tissue upon implantation, while allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue to replace the implant. According to various alternative embodiments, the implant is elastically compressible, or can be formed from self-expanding foam or sponges, and can be implanted through a cannula or by injection, as well as by open procedures. The implant can carry therapeutic and diagnostic substances. The dye marker leaches from the implant such that a surgeon, upon subsequent surgical intervention, visibly recognizes the tissue marked by the dye marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: SenoRx, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Corbitt, Jr.
  • Prosthetic breast form
    Patent number: 7628811
    Abstract: A prosthetic breast form that is worn external to the human body to simulate a missing breast or portion thereof. A fabric pouch defines an outer shape that approximates a breast shape or portion thereof, and that further defines an inner compartment. A filler is disposed within the inner compartment, the filler comprising a free flowing blend of fiber filler and beads that are intermingled. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Test Me Out, Inc.
    Inventor: Janis Twiddy Gaskill
  • Lightweight implantable prosthetic device
    Publication number: 20090299473
    Abstract: A reduced weight implantable prosthesis, including, an outer surface shell for encapsulating the prosthesis, a gel mixture comprising a mixture of a cohesive gel and micro-spheres for filling the shell, one or more inner volumes internal to the shell which do not contain the gel mixture; and wherein the gel mixture contains less than 60% by volume of micro-spheres mixed into the cohesive gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Jacky Govrin-Yehudian, Betty Orit Govrin-Yehudian, Dael Govreen-Segal
  • Breast implant and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7625405
    Abstract: An implantable soft tissue prosthesis comprising a hollow shell formed of a flexible elastomeric envelope, the shell having an inner volume and an exterior surface, when the inner volume is filled with an elastomeric silicone tubing that is preshaped conforming to the inner volume of the shell, the prosthesis being adapted to be surgically implanted in a human breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Neosthetic, LLC
    Inventor: Bobby Purkait
  • Method and apparatus for reconstructive surgery
    Patent number: 7615074
    Abstract: A method of biological reconstruction and a device having a major chamber or compartment in the form of the desired anatomy with a shaped chamber inside the main chamber flipped up and held in place by one or more inflatable piston chambers. The inflatable piston chambers selectively hold the shaped chamber and are pressurized in order to support the shape of the device upon implantation. Valves are provided to allow filling the major chamber, the shaped chamber and the piston chambers with a biologically compatible fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Edward Carvalio