Abstract:
Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided.
Abstract:
A textured breast implant is provided which generally includes a fluid fillable elastomeric shell having a texture defined by struts, for example, hollow struts, defining interconnected open cells. Methods of making the texture include applying a silicone dispersion to a base material and removing the base material from the coating to form a silicone-based structure comprising struts defining interconnected open cells, said struts including internal surfaces defining cavities within the struts. The method may further include the step of contacting the silicone based structure having cavities with a silicone dispersion to cause the silicone to enter and fill the cavities.
Abstract:
An intragastric balloon with a 12-month lifespan. The intragastric balloon has a shell made of a material with as good as or better than initial mechanical properties of previous materials; i.e. higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation at break (Eb), lower stiffness (K), higher acid stability, and improved resistance to infection. The new materials in particular provide improved acid resistance. These new materials produce a device that has reduced adverse events and a longer lifespan in vivo. The materials may form the entire wall of the shell or may form just a barrier layer coupled with a scaffold layer of a different material.
Abstract:
Provided are methods of making devices that can be applied to the skin to promote healing of wounds and the reduction or prevention of scarring. The devices include compositions of various silicone compounds loaded with active pharmaceutical agents.
Abstract:
A method of augmenting or reconstructing a breast of a patient, the method comprising the step of implanting into the patient, a breast prosthesis, having surface characteristics directed at reducing collagen alignment in periprosthetic tissue.
Abstract:
Biocompatible materials are provided which include various textured surfaces, which when such materials are implanted in a human being, for example, as a component of a breast prosthesis, provide for tissue integration, reduce the linear alignment of collagen fibers around the implant and reduce or eliminate the potential for capsular contracture.
Abstract:
Provided are compositions of various silicone compounds loaded with active pharmaceutical agents, which are suitable for promoting the healing of skin wounds and the reduction or prevention of scarring.
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Provided are methods for making textured implantable materials made from two part RTV silicone foams and having a desired color or tone without the need for dyes or colorants.
Abstract:
Described herein are methods of making open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. The open celled foams are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants, such as breast implants, and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.
Abstract:
Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided.