Systems and methods for identifying an access port

US8998860B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kevin W. Sheetz · Sandy, US
• Bret Hamatake · Grantsville, US
• John G. Evans · Diemelstraße, US
• Richard P. Jenkins · Kennett Square, US
• Sean M. Worthen · West Jordan, US
• Loren R. Minert · South Jordan, US
• Alisha M. Hammond · West Jordan, US
• Charles L. Farnworth · Riverton, US
• Kelly B. Powers · North Salt Lake, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 2012
• Grant date: Apr 7, 2015
• Expiry date: Jul 13, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/6054
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology.