Prosthetic implants and process for obtaining the same
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1. A surgically implantable prosthesis, comprising:
- an envelope; and
a plurality of individual dry particles contained within said envelope wherein each particle consists of a hydrogel intimately associated with silicone whereby injection of a water or physiological fluid into said envelope causes said particles to swell.
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Abstract
A surgically implantable prosthetic device wherein dry particles of hydrogel/silicone combinations are contained within an envelope. The dry character of the device allows it to be sterilized without adverse affect, while injection of water or physiological fluid after implantation causes it to swell to proper size and texture.
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8 Claims
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1. A surgically implantable prosthesis, comprising:
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an envelope; and a plurality of individual dry particles contained within said envelope wherein each particle consists of a hydrogel intimately associated with silicone whereby injection of a water or physiological fluid into said envelope causes said particles to swell. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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