CALMON, W. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9760522821672818; CALMON, Walfredo da Silva.
Resumo:
This work aims to evaluate silicon membranes surrounding the breast implant
filled with silicone gel, in order to verify the conformity of its properties. As a
strategy, we used the characterization techniques to analyze the
physicochemical parameters in three different batches of breast implant. The
experimental results were compared with values referenced in standard or
standards established in the literature. Thus, it was possible to analyze some
attributes that influence the quality of these implants. The results of OM and
SEM microscopy did not detect anomalies in the surfaces of the samples. Were detected by testing the EDS spectra of carbon, silicon and oxygen elements,
also identified as metals iron, calcium, nickel and chromium in the test samples.
The stretching test two samples did not meet the regulatory requirement.
Therefore, it is concluded that the integrity of the silicone membranes was
compromised, because its mechanical behavior, in two of the three samples
tested.