DE2605148A1 - Artificial breast with flexible air-free dish-shaped body - made of addition-crosslinking two-component silicone rubber compsn. - Google Patents

Artificial breast with flexible air-free dish-shaped body - made of addition-crosslinking two-component silicone rubber compsn.

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DE2605148A1
DE2605148A1 DE19762605148 DE2605148A DE2605148A1 DE 2605148 A1 DE2605148 A1 DE 2605148A1 DE 19762605148 DE19762605148 DE 19762605148 DE 2605148 A DE2605148 A DE 2605148A DE 2605148 A1 DE2605148 A1 DE 2605148A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/50Prostheses not implantable in the body
    • A61F2/52Mammary prostheses

Abstract

Artificial breast comprises a flexible, single-piece, air-free dish-shaped body which imitates the shape of the breast and which is made of an addition-crosslinking two-component silicone rubber compsn. The body is covered on its upper and lower surfaces by plastic films, pref. of polyurethane, which are welded together along the edge of the body. The Breast is mfd. by preshaping the plastic film by deep drawing according to the breast shape, and placing it in a mould of suitable shape. The mixed components of the silicone rubber compsn. are poured into the mould, and the compsn. is covered with a plastic film and cross-linked for >=3 hrs. at 100 degrees C. Then the films are welded together along the edge of the body. The prosethesis ahs teh natural appearance, mobility and softeness of a heatlhy breast even during movement of the wearer.

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Brustprothese Breast prosthesis

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Brustprothese, bestehend aus einem biegsamen, einteiligen, luftfreien, der Brustform nachgebildeton schalenfrmigen Körper.The invention relates to a breast prosthesis, consisting of a flexible, one-piece, air-free, shell-shaped body modeled on the breast shape.

Etwa 4 bis 5 % aller Frauen erkranken an Brustkrebs, der meist zwischen dem 45sten und 55sten Lebensjahr der Patientinnen auftritt. Der Brustkrebs macht in den meisten Fällen die Entfernung der Brust erforderlich, so daß Brustprothesen getragen werden mUssen, um zu verdecken, daß die betroffene Frau nur noch eine normale gesunde Brust besitzt.About 4 to 5% of all women develop breast cancer, mostly between occurs between the 45th and 55th year of life of the patient. That makes breast cancer in most cases the removal of the breast is required, making breast prostheses Must be worn to hide the fact that the affected woman is only a normal one owns a healthy chest.

Aus der US-PS 2 543 499 ist eine Brustprothese m3.t einem biegsamen, einteiligen, der Brustform nachgebildeten, luftfrei mit einer Flüssigkeit gefüllten Hohlkdrper bekannt, der als der Außenform der Brust nachgebildete, doppelwandige Schale ausqebildet ist. Derartige luftfrei mit einer Flüssigkeit gefüllte sackartig Gebilde weisen ein groberes Gewicht als die normale Brust auf und werden wegen ihres hängenden Aussehens als un natürlich abgelehnt. Ein weiterer Nachteil der mit einer Flüssigkeit gefüllten Prothesen liegt darin, daß die Füllstoffe auswandern und bei einer Verletzung der umgebenden Hülle aus fließen kennen.From US-PS 2 543 499 a breast prosthesis m3.t a flexible, one-piece, modeled on the shape of the breast, filled with a liquid free of air Hollow body known as the double-walled, modeled on the outer shape of the breast Shell is trained. Such air-free filled with a liquid like a bag Structures have a heavier weight than the normal breast and are because of their hanging appearance rejected as un of course. Another disadvantage of having a Liquid-filled prostheses are due to the fact that the fillers migrate and with an injury to the surrounding envelope.

Eine aus der US-PS 2 851 692 bekannte Brustprothese besteht entweder aus einem Körper, der aus elastischem und schwammartigem Material gefertigt ist oder aus einem Hohlkörper aus leichtem, feinporösem Material, der eine Füllung aus elastischem und schwammartigen Material besitzt. Im Innern sind zylinderförmige Hohlräume angebracht, die mit beweglichen Gewichten versehen sind. Derartige Prothesen sind jedoch zu formfest, um das Aussehen einer natürlichen Brust aufweisen zu kennen.A breast prosthesis known from US Pat. No. 2,851,692 consists of either from a body made of elastic and spongy material or from a hollow body made of light, fine-pored material, which is made of a filling elastic and sponge-like material. Inside are cylindrical Attached cavities, which are provided with movable weights. Such prostheses however, they are too dimensionally stable to have the appearance of a natural breast.

Weitere bekannt. Brustprothesen, die mit Luft oder einer kdrnigen Füllung gefüllt sind, vermögen ihrem Aussehen sowie ihrem Verhalten nach die gesunde Brust nur unvollkommen nachzuahmen.Further known. Breast prostheses made with air or a granular Filling are filled, because of their appearance and behavior, they are healthy Imitate chest only imperfectly.

Bei einer aus der DT-PS 1 303 139 bekannten Brustprothese ist ein Formkörper aus Schaumstoff, der flache Bereiche aufweist, von einem schalenförmigen, doppelwandigen Hohlkdrper aus Kunststoff im Abstand umgeben, der mit dem Formkõrper nur längs selnes Randes verbunden und mit einer Flüssigkeit gefüllt ist. Auch diese Brustprothese, die den Nachteil alner flüssigen Füllung aufweist, ist nicht nur kompliziert in ihrem Aufbau, sie vermag auch nicht allen Anforderungen an ein natürliches Aussehen gerecht zu werden.In a breast prosthesis known from DT-PS 1 303 139 is a Molded body made of foam, which has flat areas, of a bowl-shaped, double-walled hollow body made of plastic surrounded at a distance, which with the molded body is connected only along its edge and is filled with a liquid. Even these Breast prosthesis, which has the disadvantage of being a liquid filling, is not only Complicated in its structure, it cannot meet all the requirements of a natural one Appearance meet.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Brustprothese zu schaffen, die auch bei Bewegungen ihrer Trägerin das natürliche Aussehen die Beweglichkeit und Weichheit einer gesunden Brust aufweist und sich angenehm tragen und einfach anlegen last.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a breast prosthesis to create the natural look even when the wearer moves Has the flexibility and softness of a healthy chest and is comfortable to wear and just put on last.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe bei einer Brustprothese der eingangs beschriebenen Art dadurch gelöst, daß der Körper aus einer additionsvernetzenden Zweikomponenten-Silikon-Katuschuk-Masse besteht, deren Ober- und Unterseite von je einer Kunststoffolie abgedeckt ist, die längs des Randes des schalenförmigen Körpers miteinander verschweißt sind. Der Erfinder hat herausgefunden, daß additionsvernetzender Silikonkautschuk der ideale Werkstoff für Brustprothesen ist, da sich dieser wie das lebende Gewebe der Brust verhält. Additionsvernetzender Silikonkautschuk ist eine federnd-weiche Masse von elastisch gallertartiger Konsistenz. Durch die elastische Weichheit sowie Beweglichkeit des Werkstoffe läßt sich mit dieses die lebende Brust in idealer Weise nachbilden. Der Werkstoff läßt sich nachgiebig weich eindrücken und nimmt aufgrund seines elastischen Verhaltens seine ursprüngliche Form an, ohne aber gummiartig zu federn oder bleibende plastisch. Verformungen zu zeigen.According to the invention, this task becomes the above in the case of a breast prosthesis described type solved in that the body consists of an addition crosslinking Two-component silicone rubber compound, the top and bottom of which are made of each a plastic film is covered along the edge of the bowl-shaped Body are welded together. The inventor has found that addition crosslinking Silicone rubber is the ideal material for breast prostheses because it is like the living tissue of the breast behaves. Addition-curing silicone rubber is a springy, soft mass of elastic gelatinous consistency. Due to the elastic Softness as well as mobility of the material can be made with this the living breast replicate in an ideal way. The material can be indented softly and, due to its elastic behavior, assumes its original shape without but rubbery to feathers or permanent plastic. To show deformations.

Die erfindungsgemäß verwendeten Silikonelastomeren vom RTV (Room-Temperature-Vulcanizing)-Typ werden aus Alkenyl- und Si-H-Bindungen enthaltenden linearen Organopolysiloxanen in Gegenwart von Edalmetallkatalysatoren, wie z. B. Platin und Platinverbindungen, durch Vulkanisation bei erhöhter Temperatur erhalten, wobei je nacn der Art und Zahl der funktionellen Gruppen in den Si-G-Bindungen enthaltenden Organopolysiloxanen entweder reine oder organosiloxannarzhaltige Elastomere entstehen. Obgleich die Vulkanisation der linearen Organopolysiloxane in Gegenwart von Edelmetallkatalysetoren auch bei Raum- oder Körpertemperatur erfolgen kann, ist die Vulkanisation bei schwach erhöhter Temperatur besonders vorteilhaft. Die Vulkanisationszeit der katalysierten Mischung beträgt 1 bis 6 Stunden bei 40 bis 1200 C.The silicone elastomers of the RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) type used according to the invention are made from linear organopolysiloxanes containing alkenyl and Si-H bonds in Presence of noble metal catalysts, such as. B. platinum and platinum compounds, obtained by vulcanization at elevated temperature, depending on the type and Number of functional groups in the organopolysiloxanes containing Si-G bonds Either pure or organosiloxane resin-containing elastomers are formed. Although the Vulcanization of the linear organopolysiloxanes in the presence of noble metal catalysts can also take place at room or body temperature, vulcanization is weak at increased temperature particularly advantageous. The vulcanization time of the catalyzed Mixing is 1 to 6 hours at 40 to 1200 C.

Die erfindungsgemäß verwendeten additionsvernetsenden Zweikomponenten-Silikonkautschuk-Massen sind in der "Chemiker-Zeituny", 97. Jahrgang (1973 ar. 4 seiten 176 bis 180) näher beschrieben. Sie werden von der Firma Wacker-Chemie-GmbH unter der Typenbezeichnung SLM 71158-3 (Somp. A) und SLM 71159-3 (Komp. B) vertrieben.The addition-curing two-component silicone rubber compositions used in accordance with the invention are in the "Chemiker-Zeituny", 97th year (1973 ar. 4 pages 176 to 180) closer described. They are from the company Wacker-Chemie-GmbH under the type designation SLM 71158-3 (Comp. A) and SLM 71159-3 (Comp. B).

Zweckmäßigerweise weist der körper aue seiner Rückseite eine ilöhlung auf, Diese Höhlung verbessert die Trageeigenschaften, weil sich die Brustprothese aufgrund der durch diese geschaffenen kavität besser der Körperform des Patienten anpaßt. Die Höhlung hat aucn eine gewisse festsaugende Wirkung zur Folge, so daß die Anhaftung der Prothese verbessert wird. Weiterhin stützt sich die Prothese auch innerhalb der Höhlung auf dem körper des Patienten ab, so daß die Schweißnähte der den Prothesenkörper einfassenden Kunststoffolien entlastet werden. Die Höhlung kann einen auren ebenenh Rand aufweisen.The body expediently has a hollow on its rear side on, this cavity improves the wearing properties because the breast prosthesis Due to the cavity created by this, better the shape of the patient's body adapts. The cavity also has a certain sucking effect, so that the adhesion of the prosthesis is improved. The prosthesis is also supported inside the cavity on the patient's body, so that the welds of the the plastic films surrounding the prosthesis body are relieved. The cavity can have an aura even edge.

Da der erfindungsgemäß verwendete additionsvernetzende Siltkonkautschuk einen klebrigen und leicht öligen Charakter aufweist, ist ar zu seinem Schutz mit einer Hülle aus Kunststoffolie umgeben und eingefaßt.Since the addition-crosslinking silton rubber used according to the invention has a sticky and slightly oily character, ar is used to protect it surrounded and bordered by a sleeve made of plastic film.

Statt einer Hülle aus Kunststoffolie kann der Prothesenkörper auch mit einer Kungtstoff-Klebstoff-Schicht unngeben sein, die die Punktion der einhüllenden kanststoffolie übernimmt. Die Elebstoffschicht kann durch Eintauchen des Prothesenkörpers in ein entsprechendes Tauchbad aufgebracht werden.Instead of a cover made of plastic film, the prosthesis body can also be unnecessary with a Kungtstoff adhesive layer that punctures the enveloping plastic film takes over. The adhesive layer can be applied by dipping the prosthesis body be applied in a suitable immersion bath.

Als besonders zweckmäßig hat es sich herausgestellt, den körper aus additionsvernetzenden Silikonkantschuk in Polyurethanfolie einzuschweilen, da diese physiologisch unbedenklich ist, eine gewisse Sperrschicht bildet und als weiteren Vorteil einen hautähnlichen Charakter aufweizt.It has been found to be particularly useful to remove the body addition-curing silicone rubber in polyurethane film, as this is physiologically harmless, forms a certain barrier layer and as a further Advantage wheats a skin-like character.

Die polyurethanfolie kann entsprechend der Form das additionnvernetsendes Silikonkautschukkörpers vorgefornt sein, so daß die Prothese eine glatte, faltenfreie Oberfläche sufweist.The polyurethane film can be additionnvernetsendes according to the shape Silicone rubber body be preformed so that the prosthesis is smooth, wrinkle-free Surface is shown.

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung der erfindungsgesäßen Brustprothese zeichnat sich dadurch aus, daß die kunststoffolie durch Tiefziehen entsprechend der Brustoform vorgefornt und in eine dieser Form entsprechesde Form eingelagt wird, daß in die Form die miteinander vermischten Komponentan des additionsvernetzendes Silikonkautschuks gegossen und die Masse mit einer Kunststoffolie abgedeckt und über eine Zeit von zindestese drei Stuaden bei etwa 100°C vernetzt wird und daß anschließend die Folie längs des Randes des körpers aiteinander verschweist werden. Die kunststoffolie verklebt gut mit dem Silikonkautschukkörper, der anschließend dicht an diese eingeschwaißt wird.A method for producing the breast prosthesis according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the plastic film is deep-drawn accordingly the breast shape is preformed and placed in a shape corresponding to this shape, that in the form the intermingled components of the addition-crosslinking Poured silicone rubber and covered the mass with a plastic film and is crosslinked over a period of at least three hours at about 100 ° C and that then the film is welded together along the edge of the body. The plastic film sticks well to the silicone rubber body, which then is welded close to this.

Die erfindungsgemlle Brustprothese ist von ihren werkstoff her physiologisch unbedenklich. Dieser seigt aicht sum Aumwandern noch zu chemischen Umsetzungen durch einen koatakt mit der Haut, Schwitzwasser oder anderen Steffen.The material of the breast prosthesis according to the invention is physiological harmless. This does not lead to chemical reactions either through migration a co-contact with the skin, condensation or other Steffen.

Die erfindungsgemäße Prothese läßt sich is einfacher Weise durch Einlegen in den Büstenhaiter befestigen. Bei entaprechender Formgabung kann sie auch zur Verstärkung von zu flachen Brüsten verwandst werden.The prosthesis according to the invention can be inserted in a simple manner fasten in the bra. With corresponding shape it can also be used Reinforcement of breasts that are too flat can be used.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachstchend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläntert. In dieser zeigt Fig. 1 eine Draufaicht auf die Brustprethese und Fig. 2 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie II-II in Fig. 1.An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to FIG Drawing explained in more detail. In this Fig. 1 shows a top view of the breast prosthesis and FIG. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in FIG. 1.

Die Brustprothase 1 bestaht aus einen der Brustform nachgebildeten körper 2 aus additionsvernatsendem Silikemkautschuk. Der körper ist auf seiner Ober- und Unterseite mit kunststoffolien 3, 4 von ausreichender Festigkeit und Elastisität bedackt, die länge des Bandes des Fermkörpers 2 durch die Schweißnaht 5 miteinander verschweist sind.The breast prosthesis 1 consists of a breast shape simulated body 2 made of addition-curing silicone rubber. The body is on its upper and underside with plastic films 3, 4 of sufficient strength and elasticity covered, the length of the band of the ferrule 2 through the weld 5 to each other are welded.

Der körper 2 weist auf seiner Röckselte eine Höhlung auf.The body 2 has a cavity on its skirt.

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PATENTANSPRÜCHR 1. Brustprothene, bestehend aus einen biegsamen, einteiligen, luftfreien, der Brustform nachgebildeten schalenförmigen Körper, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der körpar (2) aus einer additionsvernetsenden Zweikomponenten-Silikonkautschuk-Hasse besteht, deren über- und Unterseiten von je einer Kunststofffolie abgedeckt sind, die längs des Randes des schalenförmigen körpers (2) miteinander verschweist sind. PATENT CLAIM 1. Breast prosthesis, consisting of a flexible, one-piece, air-free, shell-shaped body modeled on the breast shape, thereby characterized in that the body (2) consists of an addition-curing two-component silicone rubber Hasse exists, the top and bottom of which are each covered by a plastic film, which are welded to one another along the edge of the shell-shaped body (2). 2. Brustprothese nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennseichnet, das der körper (2) auf seiner Röckseite eine höhlung aufweist.2. Breast prosthesis according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (2) has a cavity on its back. 3. Brustprothese nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennseichnet, daß der Körper (2) in Polyurethanfolien (3, 4) eingeschweist ist.3. Breast prosthesis according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the body (2) is welded into polyurethane films (3, 4). 4. Arustprothese nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die die äußere Brustform des Körpers (2) abdeckende kunststoffolie (3) entsprechand der Form des körpers (2) vorgeformt ist.4. Arust prosthesis according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the outer breast shape of the body (2) covering the plastic film (3) corresponding the shape of the body (2) is preformed. 5. Verfahren sur Herstellung einer Brustprothese nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennseichnet, daß die kunststoffolie durch Tiefsichen entsprechend der Brustform vorgefornt und in eine dieser Form entsprechende Form eingelegt wird, daß in die Form die miteinander vermischten Kompozenten des additionsvernetzenden Silikonkautschuks gegossen, die Masse mit einer Kunststoffolie abgedeckt und über eine zeit von mindestens drei Stunden bei etwa 100°C vernetzt wird und daß anschliesend die Folienh längs des Randes des körpers miteinander verschweist werden.5. A method for producing a breast prosthesis according to the claims 1 to 4, thereby gekennseichnet that the plastic film by deep sighting accordingly preformed to the shape of the breast and in a form corresponding to this Form is inserted that in the form of the mixed components of the addition-curing silicone rubber, the mass with a plastic film covered and crosslinked for at least three hours at around 100 ° C and that the folios are then welded to one another along the edge of the body will.
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