Vascular port
US8657795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An access port for subcutaneous use in a patient is disclosed. This may include one or more of a housing; a chamber; a needle-penetrable sealing septum providing needle access to said chamber; and a male projection having therein a conduit to said chamber, with the projection adapted to receive a catheter. It may also include one or more of a lock and/or a locking button movable with respect to said housing. Such movement may be transverse and/or may include a yoke or other member applying inward force on the catheter.
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