Use of glucomannan hydrocolloid as filler material in prostheses
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1. A prosthesis for implantation in a mammalian body comprising:
- a) a shell made from a flexible, non-absorbable biocompatible material; and
b) a gel filler material contained within said shell wherein said gel filler material comprises glucomannan.
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Abstract
A prosthetic device for implantation into a mammalian body comprised of a non-absorbable biocompatible flexible material shell or sac filled with various biocompatible gel filler materials. The gel filler materials are comprised of biocompatible glucomannan obtained from konjac hydrocolloid flour and other biocompatible hydrocolloids, producing a natural look and feel for the prosthetic implants, especially reconstructive prostheses such as breast implants.
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1. A prosthesis for implantation in a mammalian body comprising:
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a) a shell made from a flexible, non-absorbable biocompatible material; and
b) a gel filler material contained within said shell wherein said gel filler material comprises glucomannan. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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- 7. A method of making a prosthesis for implanation into a mammalian body which comprises filling a shell made from flexible, non-absorbable biocompatible material with a filler material comprising glucomannan.
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