Patent ID: 7083648

Claim:
A percutaneous access device configured for implantation into a subject to provide subcutaneous access therethrough, comprising: a primary body having opposing top and bottom portions, each with a respective outer surface, and at least one sidewall extending therebetween, wherein in position in a subject, said primary body bottom portion resides within the subject and said bottom portion outer surface faces into the subject; and an outwardly extending mesh collar attached to said primary body such that said mesh collar is positioned intermediate said top and bottom portions and extends outwardly from said at least one sidewall a first distance, and wherein, in position in the subject said mesh collar is configured to engage with the skin of a subject, wherein said top portion of said primary body includes a plurality of tissue connectors which extend outwardly from the wall of the primary body, wherein in position, at least some of said tissue connectors reside above the natural level of the skin, and wherein said mesh collar is attached to said primary body beneath said plurality of tissue connectors.