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Methods of power injecting a fluid through an access port

US8025639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2009
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/139
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of power injecting a fluid through an access port are described. One method includes implanting in a patient an access port suitable for passing fluid therethrough at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second, the access port including a body defining a cavity, a septum, and an outlet in fluid communication with the cavity, and flowing a fluid through an infusion set into the access port at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second, the infusion set including a needle in fluid communication with a tubing, the tubing in fluid communication with a connector, each of the needle, tubing, and connector constructed to have a burst pressure of at least about 100 psi.

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