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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2005
Applicant:
Michael Lesh, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Inventor:
Michael Lesh, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Assignee:
Evera Medical, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Disclosed are implantable tissue augmentation devices, methods, and associated tools. The devices include an inflatable body, having an inner layer and an outer layer. A valve is provided for permitting the introduction of and retaining inflation media. At least one pull tab is provided on an end of the implant, to assist in positioning the implant. Kits and systems are also disclosed.