SILK MEDICAL DEVICE FOR USE IN BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

摘要

A three-dimensional fabric structure in a form of a pocket for use in a breast reconstruction surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. The silk scaffold employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh or scaffold device, especially when the mesh or scaffold device is cut. An example scaffold device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes.

主权项

1. A three-dimensional fabric structure for use in breast surgery, the structure comprising;
a silk mesh in a form of a pocket; and the mesh comprising a first face defining an outside of the pocket and a second face defining an inside of the pocket, the inside of the pocket shaped to accommodate a prosthetic breast implant or tissue expander seated there; wherein the first face has a lower stretchability than the second face.