Soft filled prosthesis shell with discrete fixation surfaces
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1. A breast prosthesis for implantation in a human being, the prosthesis comprising:
- an implantable member comprising an elastomeric shell including an exterior surface defined by an anterior face and a posterior face; and
a fixation region defined by a texture molded into the anterior face of the shell, the texture being different from a balance of the exterior surface of the shell, the fixation region comprising a plurality of fixation regions in a radiating configuration.
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Abstract
A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
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1. A breast prosthesis for implantation in a human being, the prosthesis comprising:
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an implantable member comprising an elastomeric shell including an exterior surface defined by an anterior face and a posterior face; and a fixation region defined by a texture molded into the anterior face of the shell, the texture being different from a balance of the exterior surface of the shell, the fixation region comprising a plurality of fixation regions in a radiating configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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