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Patent US8029482 - Systems and methods for radiographically identifying an access port - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsAn 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...http://www.google.com/patents/US8029482?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8029482 - Systems and methods for radiographically identifying an access portAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8029482 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/796,133Publication dateOct 4, 2011Priority dateMar 4, 2005Fee statusPaidAlso published asUS8382724, US8939947, US20100268165, US20120018073, US20130172733, US20150231383Publication number12796133, 796133, US 8029482 B2, US 8029482B2, US-B2-8029482, US8029482 B2, US8029482B2InventorsKetan K. Maniar, Sean M. Worthen, Kelly B. PowersOriginal AssigneeC. R. Bard, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (554), Non-Patent Citations (139), Referenced by (25), Classifications (13), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetSystems and methods for radiographically identifying an access port
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