Self-sealing shell for inflatable prostheses

Patent Number: 9387068

Patent Date: 2016-07-12

Patent type: utility

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.

Inventors

First Name Last Name City State Country
David J. Schuessler - - -

IPCs

Section Class Sub Class Group Sub Group
A 61 F 2 12
A 61 B 19 00
A 61 F 5 00

Assignee

Organization First Name Last Name City State Country
Allergan, Inc. - - - - -