Implant with a skin penetration section
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Abstract
An implant including an implant body configured for retention within a body comprising an implant section, a skin penetration section, and extracorporeal connector section, and a planar part surrounding and adjoining the skin penetration section in a sterile connection. The planar part is configured for adhering to skin tissue, and includes a surface configured for supporting a skin layer surrounding the skin penetration section.
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- 24. An implant with an implant body (1), comprising an implant section (5) intended to remain in the body, a skin penetration section (6), and an extracorporeal connector section (7), and with a planar part (8) which surrounds the skin penetration section (6), is provided for adhering to skin tissue and has a surface forming a support for a skin layer (4) surrounding the skin penetration section (6), characterized in that the planar part (8) adjoins the skin penetration section (6) in a sterile manner and comprises, in one integral piece, an inner area (9) adjoining the skin penetration section (6), and an outer area (10), the inner area (9) being made so stiff that it forms an inherently fixed support surface for a skin layer (4) surrounding the skin penetration section (6), and the outer area (10) has an elasticity adapted to the elasticity of the surrounding tissue.
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