SOLID FILLED IMPLANTS

摘要

A tissue implant (42) is described which includes at least one fibrous material (52). The fibrous material (52) can be directly inserted into a cavity within the tissue or a shell (54) can be inserted into the cavity either pre or post filled with the fibrous material (52). Method for surgically forming the cavity and inserting the implants are also described. A container for a tissue implantable solid filler material is also disclosed. The filler material can be directly inserted into a cavity within the tissue or into a shell that can be inserted into the cavity which either already contains the filler or has the filler added thereto during implantation. Methods for packaging the filler material are also disclosed.