Patent ID: 6074420
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An external breast prosthesis for removable attachment to the body of a user having received ferromagnetic implants at a site of attachment, comprising:an anatomical portion replicating at least some of the characteristics of a breast; anda body facing portion attached to the anatomical portion and shaped to conform substantially to the surface anatomy of the body at a site of attachment, said body facing portion comprising at least one carrier;each of said at least one carrier comprising compliant housing means affixed to said body facing portion and a permanent magnet for magnetic attachment to a respective one of said ferromagnetic implants whereby said permanent magnet is housed within said compliant housing means so as to allow movement of said permanent magnet within said compliant housing means, said compliant housing means further having a body facing opening and a mesh covering said body facing opening.