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Access port identification systems and methods
Jan 31, 2008 - C. R. Bard, Inc.
An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/368,954, entitled “ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS,” filed Mar. 6, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,785,302, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/658,518, entitled “ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM,” filed Mar. 4, 2005, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
Access ports provide a convenient method to repeatedly deliver a substance to remote areas of the body without utilizing surgical procedures. Ports are totally implantable within the body (i.e. subcutaneously) and may permit the infusion of medicine, parenteral solutions, blood products, or other fluids. Additionally, ports may also be used for blood sampling.
One aspect contemplated by the instant disclosure relates to an access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, an access port according to the instant disclosure may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation.
FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment of an access port encompassed by the instant disclosure. Particularly, as shown in FIG. 7, access port 10 may include an upper body portion 20a and a lower body portion 20b. Furthermore, each of upper body portion 20a and lower body portion 20b may exhibit a partial pyramidal shape (i.e., a frustum), wherein the body portions 20a and 20b are stacked vertically with respect to one another. Accordingly, upper body portion 20a may form an overhanging rim feature 76 extending along a periphery of access port 10. Explaining further, lower body portion 20b may have an exterior substantially defined by side surfaces 50b and rounded corner regions 30b, while upper body portion 20a may have an exterior substantially defined by side surfaces 50a, rounded corner regions 30a, and upper topography 61. It may be appreciated that overhanging rim feature 76 may be sized and configured for perception via palpation. Such a configuration may provide a suitable access port for delivery of a beneficial or medicinal substance, the access port being identifiable (e.g., by model number, manufacturer, etc.) after implantation.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of identifying the type of subcutaneously implanted access port comprises identifying the subcutaneously implanted access port as being a power injectable access port.
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Patent number: 7959615
Patent Publication Number: 20080140025
Inventors: Jason R. Stats (Layton, UT), Kelly B. Powers (North Salt Lake, UT)
Assistant Examiner: Aarti B Berdichevsky
Application Number: 12/023,280