Dual reservoir implantable access port
US9358378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port.
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