IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS WITH OPEN CELL FLOW REGULATION
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Abstract
An implantable prosthesis is provided having a membrane which holds a flowable substance. The membrane is separated into a first chamber and a second chamber with the first and second chambers being fluidly coupled via an orifice. The orifice has a size which may be adjusted by the user after implanting the prosthesis into the patient.
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15. An implantable prosthesis, comprising:
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a membrane containing a flowable substance, the membrane having a posterior wall and an anterior wall and an inner surface which is exposed to the flowable substance; and an open cell structure positioned inside the membrane, the open cell structure being filled with the flowable substance so that the open cell structure dampens motion of the flowable substance within the membrane, the open cell structure being selectively attached to the membrane at discrete locations. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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