Multiple needle holder and subcutaneous multiple channel infusion port
US4695273A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multiple needle holder and multiple channel subcutaneous infusion port are disclosed. The multiple needle holder carries a plurality of needles which are each in separate fluid communication with a lumen of a plurality of lumens in a multilumen catheter. The multiple infusion port includes a septum which overlies a plurality of isolated chambers. Each chamber is accessed by a tube which connects to a different lumen of a subcutaneous multilumen catheter. When the needles of said needle holder are inserted through the septum of said infusion port each of said needles is in communication with a different one of said isolated chambers.
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