Septumless implantable treatment material device
US5840063A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A septumless implantable access device suitable for delivering a liquid medication to a site remote from the site of implantation is disclosed. The device includes a biocompatible housing having at least one resealable entry port and a cylindrical reservoir in communication with the entry port. An outlet extends from the reservoir to the housing. A filter assembly is disposed within the reservoir for removing particulate material from fluid injected into the entry port. The implantable access device may also include an infusion pump apparatus coupled to the access device.
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