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System including access port and applicator tool

US8506532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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231References

38Claims

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

Craig Olroyd · Lompoc, US
Christopher S. Mudd · Goleta, US
Ahmet Tezel · Goleta, US
Kris Turner · Lompoc, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2010
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 30, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/1053
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for attaching a fluid access port to a patient. The system generally comprises an implantable access port and a tool for attaching an access port to a patient. The implantable access port may include a plurality of anchor assemblies composed of two different materials. In addition, a mesh member may be attached to the base of the access port to facilitate implantation of the access port into a patient's body. The tool may have a rotatable actuator head, and may engage the access port in various orientations.

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