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Implantable infusion devices with palpable landmarks and methods of needle detection

US8721605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research · US

Inventors

William Andrew Brandt · Castaic, US
Daniel H. Villegas · San Fernando, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 20, 2010
Grant date	May 13, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 31, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3561
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implantable infusion devices configured to improve fill and evacuation procedures. Such implantable infusion devices may, for example, include palpable landmarks that allow the clinician to locate a fill port through tactile examination. Needle detection methods are also disclosed.

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