Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Radiopaque and septum-based indicators for a multi-lumen implantable port
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Application No.: US15442371Application Date: 2017-02-24
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Publication No.: US10086186B2Publication Date: 2018-10-02
- Inventor: John G. Evans , Mark H. Vader , Murtaza Y. Amin , David M. Cise , Kelly J. Christian
- Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US NJ Murray Hill
- Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
- Current Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NJ Murray Hill
- Agency: Rutan & Tucker, LLP
- Main IPC: A61M39/02
- IPC: A61M39/02 ; A61B6/03 ; A61M5/00

Abstract:
An implantable multi-lumen access port including indicators for ascertaining characteristics of the port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the access port comprises a housing that defines a first reservoir and a second reservoir. A first septum and second septum are respectively coupled with the housing to provide selective access to the first and second reservoirs. Each septum includes a plurality of protrusions defined about a periphery thereof that are palpable after implantation of the port in a patient to determine a relative position of the first septum with respect to the second septum. A radiographically observable indicator is also included on a base of the housing, so as to provide information relating to a characteristic of the dual-lumen port, such as suitability for power injection of fluids. The indicator in one embodiment includes a substantially rigid radiopaque component.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170157383A1 Radiopaque And Septum-Based Indicators For A Multi-Lumen Implantable Port Public/Granted day:2017-06-08
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