Port with conduit wraparound feature

US9050446B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Amy L. Marcotte · Mason, US
• Scott A. Woodruff · Cincinnati, US
• Karalyn R. Tellio · Cincinnati, US
• Michael J. Vendely · Lebanon, US
• Andrew T. Beckman · Cincinnati, US
• Stephen M. Torain · Cincinnati, US
• Craig Stover · Williamston, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 16, 2010
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2015
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2039/0226
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An injection port includes a port body having a fluid reservoir and a connector in fluid communication with the reservoir. The injection port further includes a conduit protection feature that is configured to protect against kinking of the conduit, decoupling of the conduit from the connector, or penetration of the conduit by a needle. The protection feature may include an anchor for anchoring the conduit to tissue to reduce conduit movement. The protection feature may include a recess that is configured to receive part of the conduit. The protection feature may include a bend formed in the connector to reduce transverse stresses in the conduit. The protection feature may include a bell-shaped shroud encompassing the connector. A sleeve may further protect the conduit and/or the coupling between the connector and the conduit.