Patent ID: 7374557
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An injection port implantable within a body and for injecting fluids therein, said port comprising: a. a housing for placement beneath the skin of the body, said housing having a distal side for placement on tissue, a proximal side including a septum for receiving a needle therein, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal side and the proximal side, wherein said housing further comprises at least two openings extending distally to proximally through said housing, wherein the openings are annularly spaced adjacent a periphery of the housing; b. a flexible conduit having a first end in fluid communication with the housing; and c. an attachment mechanism comprising a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener extends distally from the distal side of said housing through an opening of the at least two openings of said housing, wherein each fastener is formed from a non-biodegradable material, wherein each fastener is configured to engage soft tissue surrounding said housing so as to secure said housing in place, each fastener being integrally attached to and fixed relative to said housing, wherein each fastener comprises: