Patent ID: 6451139
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: A61F,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
A method for making a breast prosthesis, comprising the steps of:attaching a thin part to a first side of a first plastic sheet member about a common area; attaching a second plastic sheet member to a second side of the first sheet member about a common edge, wherein the common area between the thin part and the first sheet member is situated at a distance to the common edge between the first and second sheet members; introducing a plastic mass between the first and second sheet members; deep drawing the plastic sheet members so as to resemble a shape of a natural breast; cross-linking the plastic mass; forming an opening in the thin part prior to the attaching of the thin part to a first side of the plastic sheet step; and reinforcing the opening with a fabric tape and attaching the fabric tape to the thin part prior to the attaching of the thin part to a first side of the plastic sheet.