Patent ID: 8585662
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for implanting an injection port within a patient, wherein the injection port comprises a housing having a closed distal end, a open proximal end, a fluid reservoir therebetween, a needle penetrable septum attached to said housing about said opening, and at least one attachment mechanism mounted to said housing at a pivot point along an outer periphery of said housing, wherein the injection port defines a central axis passing through the septum, the reservoir, and the housing, said attachment mechanism comprising an arcuate hook pivotable with respect to said housing, said arcuate hook having a length extending substantially at least 180° about said pivot point, said method comprising: a. creating an incision in the skin of a patient to expose the fascia; b. placing said distal end of said port adjacent the fascia; c. rotating said arcuate hook at least 180 degrees so that a free end of said hook extends into the fascia, back out again, and positioning the free end of said hook proximal to a distal end of said housing, wherein the act of rotating the hook comprises rotating the hook along a plane extending outwardly from the central axis of the injection port, wherein the act of rotating the hook further comprises rotating a sharp tip of the hook from a first position to a second position, second position is closer to the first position; d. closing the incision so that said hook remains within said patient; and e. coupling the injection port with a gastric band.