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US 2014/0236210 A1Published application
Tissue expanders, implants, and methods of use
AssigneeAirXpanders, Inc.
InventorsF. Mark PAYNE, Ryan S. HAN, Jacob Jay RICE, Eadon JACOBS, Scott Allen DODSON
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Abstract
Tissue expanders and methods of use. In some embodiments the tissue expanders are adapted to reduce wear on one or more components.
Claims51
A tissue expander comprising:
- an implantable portion comprising a fluid source in communication with an expandable chamber, a first deformable member, a second deformable member, and a lubricious material disposed between the first and second deformable members to reduce friction between the first and second deformable members.
A tissue expander comprising:
- an implantable portion including
- an expandable chamber in fluid communication with a fluid source;
- a first deformable member at least partially defining the expandable chamber and having a pre-formed configuration;
- a second deformable member disposed about the first deformable member;
- and
- an outer shell disposed about the first and second deformable members.
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A tissue expander comprising:
- an implantable portion comprising a fluid source in fluid communication with an expandable chamber, a communication element secured to the expandable chamber and movable relative to the expandable chamber;
- and
- an external controller configured for wireless communication with the communication component to enable fluid to be released from the fluid source into the expandable chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.