Septum including at least one identifiable feature, access ports including same, and related methods

US8177762B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jim C. Beasley · Phoenix, US
• Eddie K. Burnside · Bountiful, US
• Jay Gerondale · Newbury Park, US
• Steven J. Tallarida · Mansfield, US
• Kelly B. Powers · North Salt Lake, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2005
• Grant date: May 15, 2012
• Expiry date: Dec 26, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/582
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A septum for use in access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. More particularly, a septum including at least one topographical feature configured for identification of the septum is disclosed. An access port including such a septum is also disclosed. In addition, an access port comprising a septum and a means for identification of the septum is disclosed. Also, a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port is disclosed. Specifically, an access port including a septum may be provided and at least one topographical feature of the septum of the access port may be perceived. The subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature of the septum of the access port.