Implantable access port with mesh attachment rivets
US8801597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0229
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally provides a gastric banding system, including an implantable access port. The access port assembly may comprise a self-sealing septum, a housing, a mesh rivet and a mesh layer. The housing may include a septum retaining portion for holding the septum in place, and a base for defining an internal fluid reservoir and further defining a rivet receiving portion and a rivet engaging member, the housing further including a tubing connector configured to connect to a tubing for the movement of fluid into and out of the internal fluid reservoir. The mesh layer may be positioned beneath the housing and may define a plurality of spaces. The mesh rivet may engage the rivet engaging member to hold the mesh rivet in place while holding the mesh layer between a base of the mesh rivet and the housing of the access port.
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