Implantable access port
US8926573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable access port for use in transferring a fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient's body is disclosed. The access port includes a base, a bowl-shaped reservoir defined within the base by a smooth surfaced wall, and a septum secured to the base and enclosing the reservoir within the base. The access port also has an outlet passageway defined within the base and extending in communication with a reservoir outlet defined within the reservoir and an external opening defined in the exterior of the base.
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