Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604288010 | Implantable reservoir having access port implanted under skin | 88 |
20080281279 | SEPTUM PORT LOCATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN IMPLANTABLE THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE DELIVERY DEVICE - An implantable medical device system includes an implantable device and an external locator device for percutaneously locating detecting port opening of the implantable device. The implantable device includes a port chamber forming the port opening, a septum sealing the port chamber relative to an exterior of the device, and a coil positioned at a known location relative to the port opening. The locator device includes a controller, at least one X-loop electrically coupled to the controller and oriented along a first major axis, and at least one Y-loop electrically coupled to the controller and oriented along a second major axis differing from the first major axis. The system is configured such that when the locator is spatially proximate the coil, an induced voltage in at least the Y-loop(s) is read by the controller to indicate a location of the coil relative to the locator device. | 11-13-2008 |
20090118683 | DUAL RESERVOIR IMPLANTABLE ACCESS PORT - An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port. | 05-07-2009 |
20090221976 | Venous Access Port Assembly with Push Surfaces - A venous access port assembly ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090227964 | Implantable Fluid Transfer Access Port - An implantable port comprises a port body forming a fluid reservoir and a septum sealing a proximal end of the reservoir in combination with a clicker member biased toward a first configuration, the clicker member being deformable via mechanical force applied thereto and configured so that, when subject to a force of at least a predetermined magnitude, the clicker member rapidly deforms away from the first configuration to a second configuration to provide one of an aural and tactile feedback to the user. | 09-10-2009 |
20090254052 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical fastening system for implantable devices is disclosed. The implantable device may contain a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, may have a housing fitted over or around fit which contains a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, or may be a part of a two-part system into which it fits. Accordingly, the present invention also encompasses a deployment system or tool that optionally positions the implantable device, and which causes the fasteners to move into post-deployment position. The fasteners may be staples, metal loops, coils, springs or hooks formed of biocompatible materials, including shape memory alloys such as NiTi. | 10-08-2009 |
20100057021 | SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION DEVICE - A subcutaneous infusion device includes an indwelling member which has a base portion and a cannula reaching an inside of a body of a user when the base portion is fixed to a surface of the body of the user, and a coupling member which is attached to the indwelling member in a detachable/attachable manner. The coupling member includes a main body portion, a needle provided at the main body portion and communicated with the cannula when the coupling member is attached to the indwelling member, a lid portion provided turnably with respect to the main body portion, an engagement portion locking the lid portion to the main body portion, and an elastic member biased when the lid portion is locked to the main body portion and capable of biasing the lid portion in a turning direction when the locking is being released. | 03-04-2010 |
20100280465 | Implantable Vascular Access Device - The present invention provides an improved vascular access port comprising a port base with a metallic dish insert molded (or bonded) into the bottom of the reservoir. In one embodiment, a single reservoir is provided. In another embodiment, plural reservoirs are provided. The metallic bottom of the reservoir provides a hard surface that will resist abrasion and puncture by the access needles used to infuse medication or withdraw blood. Additionally, the single and dual ports can include exit ports that are intended to better anatomically fit into the subcutaneous areas around muscle tissue. | 11-04-2010 |
20110004167 | Totally implantable central venous access port - An injection base for artificial blood vessels includes a body and a catheter. The body has an injection chamber, a strengthened injection top diaphragm and a strengthened injection side diaphragm. The catheter is connected to one side of the body, and the strengthened injection side diaphragm is at another side of the body according to the catheter. The body and the catheter are integrated as one member. The totally implantable central venous access port further has a metal wire, which is coated with a film, and a puncture sheath with a side opening in order to make a loop around the metal wire through the puncture sheath conveniently. For the cases of a small blood vessel and a large angle of a blood vessel, the totally implantable central venous access port is easily implanted into and reinforces the strength thereof. | 01-06-2011 |
20110034886 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A medical device tool for use in combination with an implantable medical device that is capable of being subcutaneously implanted in a patient. The tool has a unitary body having an upper portion and a lower portion and a proximal end and a distal end which has a working section having a leading peripheral edge, an intermediate section having a rounded outer edge, and a handle portion that is positioned at the proximal end of the tool and is capable of being maneuvered. The tool is configured for selective receipt of an implantable medical device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110054419 | Volume Reducing Reservoir Insert for an Infusion Port - An access portal is provided including a housing, a body defining a fluid reservoir, and a septum enclosing the fluid reservoir. A stem in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir extends from the fluid reservoir. The access portal also includes a reservoir insert disposed within the fluid reservoir, in which the reservoir insert decreases the fluid fill volume of the reservoir. | 03-03-2011 |
20110098662 | Multi-Port Assembly - A multi-port assembly includes a base with a surface, a port receiving area on the surface, and a port coupling connected to the base. The port receiving area is adapted to receive a mating surface of a port, and the port coupling is adapted to mate the port to the port receiving area. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098663 | IMPLANTABLE PORT WITH A PIVOTABLY COUPLED STEM - An implantable port includes a body with a reservoir in the body, a tunnel extending from the reservoir to an outer surface of the body, a pivoting coupling connected to the body near the tunnel on the outer surface, and a stem connected to the pivoting coupling. | 04-28-2011 |
20110118677 | OVERMOLDED ACCESS PORT INCLUDING ANCHORING AND IDENTIFICATION FEATURES - An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the port includes an internal body defining a fluid cavity that is accessible via a septum. A compliant outer cover including silicone is disposed about at least a portion of the body. A flange is included with the port body and is covered by the outer cover. The flange radially extends about a perimeter of the port body proximate the septum so as to impede penetration of a needle substantially into the outer cover in instances where the needle misses the septum. The flange can further include both an anchoring feature for securing the outer cover to the port body and an identification feature observable via x-ray imaging technology for conveying information indicative of at least one attribute of the access port. The outer cover provides a suitable surface for application of an antimicrobial/antithrombotic coating. | 05-19-2011 |
20110130726 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130727 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130728 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110184353 | Subcutaneous injection port - An implantable surgical injection port includes a housing defining a fluid reservoir; a septum disposed across an opening of the housing so as to enclose the fluid reservoir and having at least a portion of which is penetrable by a needle; and a collar having an upper surface facing opposite the septum. The upper surface defines an exterior and an interior perimeter that circumscribes at least the needle penetrable portion of the septum. At least one of the interior perimeter and the exterior perimeter defines a shape that is not elliptical. In on-limiting embodiments, the shape is a heart, a star, or an animal. The shape that is not elliptical may have one or more angles of which a vertex faces inward or outward of the interior or exterior perimeter. In this manner a patient can personalize the look of their implanted injection port and not be embarrassed by it. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184354 | DETECTING NEEDLE ENTRY INTO A PORT OF AN INFUSION DEVICE - Systems for detecting needle insertion into a port chamber of an implantable medical device include a pressure sensor. The system detects characteristic pressure profiles associated with needle insertion into the port chamber through a septum and may generate a sensory cue to a clinician that proper needle placement has been achieved. Methods for detecting needle insertion into a port chamber of an implantable medical device includes detecting characteristic pressure profiles associated with needle insertion into the port chamber through a septum. | 07-28-2011 |
20110264058 | Implantable Dual Reservoir Access Port - A dual reservoir access port includes a base having proximal and distal fluid reservoirs. The fluid reservoirs each comprise a bottom and a side wall. A dual prong outlet stem projects from a distal end of the base and comprises a first prong and a second prong. A first fluid channel extends through the first prong to the distal reservoir, and a second fluid channel extends through the second prong to the proximal fluid reservoir. A puncture shield is disposed between at least a portion of the second fluid channel and the bottom of the distal fluid reservoir. A needle-penetrable septum is disposed atop of each of the fluid reservoirs. A cap is placed over and around the port base compressing and sealing the septa against the base. A locking collar may be placed over a dual lumen catheter to lock the catheter to the dual prong outlet stem. | 10-27-2011 |
20110288502 | REINFORCED SEPTUM FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A septum for use in sealably covering a fluid cavity of an implantable medical device, such as an access port, is disclosed. The septum is resilient and includes a reinforcement structure that bolsters septum placement over the fluid cavity so as to inhibit unintended separation of the septum from the medical device when the fluid cavity is under pressure, such as during power injection of fluid into the fluid cavity. In one embodiment the septum comprises a resilient septum body that includes a flange disposed about a perimeter thereof. A reinforcement component is disposed in the flange for reinforcing engagement of the flange with a corresponding groove defined about an opening to the fluid cavity of the medical device so as to inhibit unintended detachment of the septum from the medical device. The reinforcement component in one embodiment includes an annular cord disposed in the flange. | 11-24-2011 |
20120016318 | ANTIMICROBIAL IV ACCESS CAP - An antimicrobial IV access cap having an inner surface for retaining an antimicrobial agent, and further configured to receive a portion of an access port of an intravascular device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120029445 | POSTERIOR SEGMENT DRUG DELIVERY - A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side. | 02-02-2012 |
20120078201 | Subcutaneous Implantable Port and Method for Producing the Same - A subcutaneous implantable port is provided which includes a housing, a septum, a bottom plate and a catheter connection part. The housing has a structure in which a cup-shaped base having a bottom which includes a recess is covered by a cover. The septum which can be penetrated by an injection needle is disposed inside the housing. The bottom plate is made of a harder material than the base and is disposed on the bottom part inner surface of the base. The recess has an opening of enlarged diameter. The bottom plate has a plurality of corner parts on the outer peripheral edge thereof. The plurality of corner parts bite into the inside surface of the recess as the bottom plate is press-fitted into the recess along the recess depth direction. The bottom plate is fixed to the bottom part of the base. | 03-29-2012 |
20120083751 | IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEPOT FOR SUBCUTANEOUS DELIVERY OF FLUIDS - The port includes an elastomeric hollow port body having a first end and a second end, a first port end portion sealingly attached to the first end of the port body and a second port end portion attached to the second end of the port body. The second port end portion includes an outlet for fluid communication with a fluid delivery tube. The elastomeric hollow port body also includes an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forming a lumen for receiving fluid. | 04-05-2012 |
20120109080 | PUNCTURE RESISTANT COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A needle guard assembly includes a first composite guard and a second composite guard, each including an arrangement of puncture resistant members on a flexible substrate. The first composite guard and the second composite guard are positioned such that the arrangement of puncture resistant members of the second composite guard are misaligned with the arrangement of puncture resistant members of the first composite guard. The assembly further includes an intermediate layer disposed between and connecting the first composite guard with the second composite guard. | 05-03-2012 |
20120136321 | INFUSION PORT - Disclosed is an infusion port for regulating the inflow of an aqueous solution of an aqueous-solution pack into an external wringer spike as at least part of the wringer spike is inserted or withdrawn. The infusion port comprises an inflow part, a securing part, and a cover part. The inflow part is formed with at least one first inflow hole into which the wringer spike is inserted, so as to allow the inflow of the aqueous solution of the aqueous-solution pack as the wringer spike is inserted. The securing part is formed so as to surround at least part of the inflow part and is formed with a movement hole at one end such that the first inflow hole of the inflow part moves to the outside and the inside as the wringer spike is inserted or withdrawn, and secures the inflow part when the first inflow hole moves to the outside. The cover part houses the securing part on the inside, and is formed with a second inflow hole at one end so as to allow the inflow of the aqueous solution upon partial insertion into an inflow hole disposed on the aqueous-solution pack. Consequently, as the first inflow hole of the inflow part moves outside or inside the securing part, it is possible to regulate the flow of the aqueous solution of the aqueous-solution pack through the first inflow hole and into the wringer spike disposed inside the inflow part. | 05-31-2012 |
20120184925 | MULTIPLE SEPTUM PORT - A multiple septum vascular access port is provided, including a housing, an inner and outer wall, two reservoirs, two septa, and two fluid lines in fluid communication with the two reservoirs. The reservoirs and septa are arranged so that one reservoir and septum is nested within the other reservoir and septum. | 07-19-2012 |
20120226244 | Septum Feature for Identification of an Access Port - An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to indentify the access port as a power-injectable port. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232501 | Volume Reducing Reservoir Insert for an Infusion Port - An access portal is provided including a housing, a body defining a fluid reservoir, and a septum enclosing the fluid reservoir. A stem in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir extends from the fluid reservoir. The access portal also includes a reservoir insert disposed within the fluid reservoir, in which the reservoir insert decreases the fluid fill volume of the reservoir. | 09-13-2012 |
20120259296 | Systems and Methods for Identifying an Access Port - 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. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 10-11-2012 |
20120302969 | Overmolded Access Port Including Anchoring and Identification Features - An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the port includes an internal body defining a fluid cavity that is accessible via a septum. A compliant outer cover including silicone is disposed about at least a portion of the body. A flange is included with the port body and is covered by the outer cover. The flange radially extends about a perimeter of the port body proximate the septum so as to impede penetration of a needle substantially into the outer cover in instances where the needle misses the septum. The flange can further include both an anchoring feature for securing the outer cover to the port body and an identification feature observable via x-ray imaging technology for conveying information indicative of at least one attribute of the access port. The outer cover provides a suitable surface for application of an antimicrobial/antithrombotic coating. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302970 | Medical Caps and Medical Cap Manufacturing Methods - An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamber configured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second component reversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agent and an applicator material. The second component is configured to be reversibly received over external surfaces of the intravenous line port. A method of cleansing an intravenous line port includes providing a port cleaning device having a first component with a chamber containing a first cleaning agent. A second component includes a second cleaning agent. A third component has a microbiocidal agent and is reversibly attached to the first component. The second component is removed from the device, the external surfaces of the port are contacted with the second cleaning agent, the first cleaning agent is ejected from the chamber into the port, and the third component is used to cap the port. | 11-29-2012 |
20130035648 | TOTALLY IMPLANTABLE VENOUS DEVICE - A totally implantable venous device includes a port, a catheter and a sleeving member. The port includes an arcuate housing having a recess on an inner surface, an opening communicating with the recess and having a flat mouth, an internal chamber, and a base formed of hard plastic and being capable of preventing a needle from being inserted therethrough. The catheter includes an enlarged fastening member at one end. The sleeve is complementarily mounted on a front portion of the enlarged fastening member. The sleeving member is complementarily mounted on the remaining portion of the enlarged fastening member. The recess and the opening form a through hole having an enlarged intermediate portion. The enlarged fastening member has a truncated trapezoidal shape. The sleeving member, the enlarged fastening member and a connector of a receiving seat in the port form a watertight structure at the through hole. | 02-07-2013 |
20130066282 | VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - An implantable infusion port comprising a non planar septum, a fluid reservoir of a substantially spherical shape, inlet means to access the reservoir, and optimized outlet means from the reservoir. The present invention provides for a reservoir that precludes angular junctions between portions of the reservoir which can lead to eddies, countercurrents, and stagnation, thereby creating a more laminar and efficient flow pattern within the reservoir. | 03-14-2013 |
20130150811 | High-Flow Port Stem - An implantable port with a high-flow stem for fluid access to a site within a human body is disclosed. The port has a reservoir and a needle-penetrable septum for access to the reservoir. The port also has a stem with multiple cylindrical lumens extending through the length of the stem, and each cylindrical lumen is in fluid communication with the reservoir. | 06-13-2013 |
20130218103 | Implantable Vascular Access Device - The present invention provides an improved vascular access port comprising a port base with a metallic dish insert molded (or bonded) into the bottom of the reservoir. In one embodiment, a single reservoir is provided. In another embodiment, plural reservoirs are provided. The metallic bottom of the reservoir provides a hard surface that will resist abrasion and puncture by the access needles used to infuse medication or withdraw blood. Additionally, the single and dual ports can include exit ports that are intended to better anatomically fit into the subcutaneous areas around muscle tissue. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226105 | Subdermal Material Delivery Device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226106 | Access Port Identification Systems and Methods - 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. | 08-29-2013 |
20130245572 | SUBCUTANEOUS VASCULAR ACCESS PORTS - Ports for accessing a vessels within a patient include passageways that can guide needles or other access devices directly into the vessels. The ports can be implanted subcutaneously within a patient. Some ports may be used in the creation and use of vascular access buttonholes. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245573 | Posterior Segment Drug Delivery - A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side. | 09-19-2013 |
20140081219 | Access Port Identification Systems and Methods - 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. | 03-20-2014 |
20140088519 | Method and Apparatus Providing Interface Between Subcutaneous Port and Patient Tissue - An apparatus and method for positioning a barrier to cell ingrowth on the exterior surface of a port being implanted under the skin of a patient is provided. The barrier is formed by a film sheet configured to form a cover of the exterior surface of the port and remain mounted thereon in an as-used position. So engaged the film forms a barrier to cell ingrowth upon the port and additionally positions cell growth inhibitors on the exposed surface of the film adjacent to the surrounding cells. Engagement of the film to the port is accomplished by one or a combination of elastic contraction, heat shrinking or adhesive. | 03-27-2014 |
20140207086 | Low-Profile Access Port - A low-profile access port for subcutaneous implantation within the body of a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a receiving cup that provides a relatively large subcutaneous target to enable a catheter-bearing needle to access the port without difficulty. In addition, the access port includes a valve/seal assembly to permit pressurized fluid injection through the port while preventing backflow. In one embodiment, therefore, a low-profile access port comprises a body including a conduit with an inlet port at a proximal end thereof, and a receiving cup. The receiving cup is concavely shaped to direct a catheter-bearing needle into the conduit via the inlet port. The receiving cup is oriented substantially toward a skin surface when subcutaneously implanted within the patient to ease needle impingement thereon. A valve/seal assembly disposed in the conduit enables passage of the catheter therethrough while preventing fluid backflow. | 07-24-2014 |
20150025478 | Reinforced Septum for an Implantable Medical Device - A septum for sealably covering a fluid cavity defined in an implantable device, which may be an access port, and methods for assembling the implantable device. The septum may include a resilient septum body, an annular flange extending radially outward from the septum body, and a reinforcement component disposed in the annular flange for reinforcing engagement with a corresponding annular groove defined in a body of the implantable device. The reinforcement component may inhibit unintended detachment of the septum from the implantable device. | 01-22-2015 |
20150320991 | PERCUTANEOUS CONNECTION DEVICE WITH A SOCKET AND WITH AN EXTENSION MEMBER - A percutaneous connection device to be fixed in an osseous structure of a patient to connect an internal entity located inside the body of the patient to an entity external to said body, the device comprising a percutaneous socket having a first end comprising a percutaneous abutment and a second end opposite to the first end, an elongated extension member designed to be inserted within a hole created into the osseous structure, said extension member having a first end comprising means to be removably coupled to the second end of the socket and a second end opposite to the first end, the removable coupling of the extension member relative to the percutaneous socket being designed for angular shifting of the first end of the percutaneous socket relative to the second end of the extension member, anchoring means provided for anchoring the device to the osseous structure by osseointegration and separate connection means running through the device from the first end of the percutaneous socket to the second end of the extension member, said connection means comprising at least a first connector arranged within the percutaneous abutment. | 11-12-2015 |
20160030727 | VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - This invention provides an implantable infusion port which comprises a non planar septum, a fluid reservoir of a substantially spherical shape, inlet means to access the reservoir, and optimized outlet means from the reservoir. The present invention provides for a reservoir that precludes angular junctions between portions of the reservoir which can lead to eddies, countercurrents, and stagnation, thereby creating a more laminar and efficient flow pattern within the reservoir. | 02-04-2016 |
20160101275 | Percutaneous Ports with Wire Coils - The various implementations described herein include a percutaneous port for promoting tissue in-growth around the percutaneous port. In one aspect, the percutaneous port includes a tubular structure having an outer surface, and a coil having an outer surface and comprised of a plurality of loops. Furthermore, at least a portion of the outer surface of the coil is joined to the outer surface of the tubular structure. | 04-14-2016 |
20220133990 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CONTROLED FLUID FLOW DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF TREATMENT CATHETERS - An implantable drug delivery system that includes a drug delivery device configured to deliver a fluid containing one or more pharmaceutical agents to a patient, a plurality of treatment catheters configured to be implanted within the body of a patient and transport the fluid to the two or more treatment sites, and a flow control hub including an inlet connector that fluidically connects to the drug delivery device to receive the fluid, a plurality of outlet connectors that couple to a respective catheter of the plurality of treatment catheters, and one or more flow restrictors that impede the flow of the fluid from the inlet connector to the plurality of outlet connectors to regulate a flow of the fluid through the plurality of treatment catheters under a selected flow distribution. | 05-05-2022 |
604288020 | Port having resealable septum | 38 |
20080243093 | DETECTING NEEDLE ENTRY INTO A PORT OF AN INFUSION DEVICE - Systems for detecting needle insertion into a port chamber of an implantable medical device include a pressure sensor. The system detects characteristic pressure profiles associated with needle insertion into the port chamber through a septum and may generate a sensory cue to a clinician that proper needle placement has been achieved. Methods for detecting needle insertion into a port chamber of an implantable medical device includes detecting characteristic pressure profiles associated with needle insertion into the port chamber through a septum. | 10-02-2008 |
20080319405 | Low Profile Venous Access Port Assembly - A venous access port assembly ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090024098 | Venous Access Port Assembly with X-Ray Discernable Indicia - A venous access port assembly ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090076466 | Sutureless venous access port - Disclosed is a compact, low profile venous access port to be implanted below the skin of a patient and coupled to a (e.g., subclavian) vein by a Seldinger technique, or the like, so that a supply of fluid medication can be delivered directly to the patient's circulatory system via a medication delivery lumen. The target axis of the venous access port herein disclosed advantageously makes a small acute angle with to the patient's skin (as opposed to the | 03-19-2009 |
20090099538 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE SITE HAVING A MULTI-LAYER PUNCTURE ZONE - An implantable device ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090306606 | CATHETER HUB ASSEMBLY WITH VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - A vascular access catheter having a catheter hub assembly and a catheter shaft having a plurality of lumens is disclosed. The hub assembly has a body with an interior cavity and an exterior surface with a plurality of openings that are configured to receive the catheter shaft and a plurality of extension tubes, which are fluidly connected to lumens of the catheter shaft. A vascular access port having a housing, at least one reservoir and a self-sealing septum having an outer surface, is positioned partially therein the interior cavity of the body. A portion of the housing defines a reservoir outlet stem that is in fluid communication with the reservoir. At least a portion of the outer surface of the septum is defined therein a port opening that is defined therein the body and is circumferentially surrounded by portions of the exterior surface of the hub body. | 12-10-2009 |
20100063461 | COMPACT LINEAR IMPLANTABLE SITE - A device intended to be surgically introduced under the skin of a human or animal patient and capable of being subsequently pierced by a hollow needle, through the skin of the patient, for the purpose of introducing and/or drawing substances into or from the body of the patient. The device may include an outlet capable of connecting the implantable device with a duct such as a catheter. | 03-11-2010 |
20100286629 | Port - A port for implantation under the skin of a human or animal body comprises a housing ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110009833 | IMPLANTABLE SITE WITH SCREEN ENGAGING IN THE SEPTUM - The invention relates to an implantable medical device designed for the injection and/or removal of a fluid substance into and/or from a human or animal body, said device comprising a housing ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110092921 | Portal with septum embedded indicia - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The indicia may be formed as an impression at a base layer of the septum, and is filled with a radiopaque material. The septum base layer is covered by liquid silicone, which bonds with the septum base layer when solidified, so that an integral one-piece septum, with the identifier indicia embedded therein, is effected. The indicia embedded septum is fitted to the reservoir housing of the portal for providing identification information for that portal. The septum embedded indicia is viewable visually and also by x-ray or computer tomography imaging. | 04-21-2011 |
20110166534 | IMPLANTABLE SITE WITH A CASING HAVING MULTIPLE PERFORATIONS - The invention relates to an implantable medical device for injecting and/or collecting fluid substance into and/or from a human or animal organism, said device comprising a casing ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110257609 | Venous Access Port Assembly with X-Ray Discernable Indicia - A venous access port assembly having a housing base with a discharge port, a septum, and a cap, with an interior reservoir. The housing base is provided with X-ray discernable indicia to identify an attribute of the assembly after its implantation and clearly appear on an X-ray of the patient in a manner informing the radiologist or technologist and the medical practitioner of that particular attribute. Such indicia can be depicted as cutouts through a disc of radiopaque material where the cutouts are in the form of alphabetical letters such as “CT”, or can be a set of discrete elements of radiopaque material, that are affixed along the bottom surface of the housing base or embedded within the thickness of the bottom housing wall. | 10-20-2011 |
20110276015 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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. | 11-10-2011 |
20110288503 | MEDICAL IMAGING SEPTUM AND ACCESS PORT DEVICE AND METHOD - Access, or injection ports, are disclosed. These are shown with various needle-penetrable sealing septums. The septum design is shown with a first and second (and optionally more) elastomeric regions. Indicia may be formed in at least one of said regions, by voids or otherwise and medical imaging additive may be used to provide radiopaque or other contrast between said regions to provide indicia. Such elements may include where two or more such regions are over-molded. The indicia may be on or embedded in the septum. Methods of making such septums and/or ports, including blending and molding is disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
20120078202 | Portal With Septum Embedded Indicia - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The indicia may be formed as an impression at a base layer of the septum, and is filled with a radiopaque material. The septum base layer is covered by liquid silicone, which bonds with the septum base layer when solidified, so that an integral one-piece septum, with the identifier indicia embedded therein, is effected. The indicia embedded septum is fitted to the reservoir housing of the portal for providing identification information for that portal. The septum embedded indicia is viewable visually and also by x-ray or computer tomography imaging. | 03-29-2012 |
20120179120 | Onlay subcutaneous injection port - The device is an implantable subcutaneous injection port used for various purposes including, but not limited to, vascular access and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. This device, with its tubing route and flexible connectors offers a solution to the problem of tubing occlusion and loss of integrity due to kinking. This device exhibits an injection chamber disposed within a housing. A self sealing septum is disposed within an injection chamber aperture. A second aperture communicates with a tube that is designed to connect to a catheter or other device suitable to the surgical application. Here the second aperture exits directly beneath the onlay port reducing the possibility of tubing kink, needle puncture and malpositioning seen with only ports where the catheter exits from the side of the device. An alternate embodiment utilizes a u-joint and ball joint to maximize the flexibility of the connection between the onlay port and the exiting catheter. | 07-12-2012 |
20120203188 | MEDICAL IMAGING SEPTUM AND ACCESS PORT DEVICE AND METHOD - Access, or injection ports, are disclosed. These are shown with various needle-penetrable sealing septums. The septum design is shown with a first and second (and optionally more) elastomeric regions. Indicia may be formed in at least one of said regions, by voids or otherwise and medical imaging additive may be used to provide radiopaque or other contrast between said regions to provide indicia. Such elements may include where two or more such regions are over-molded. The indicia may be on or embedded in the septum. Methods of making such septums and/or ports, including blending and molding is disclosed. | 08-09-2012 |
20120245536 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM - The invention relates to implantable vascular access ports that can release agents such as antibiotics, anti-thrombogenics and anti-proliferatives. The invention also relates to ports having locking mechanisms that prevent accidental disengagement, and structures that facilitate surgical implantation and provide for long-term stability and use of the port. | 09-27-2012 |
20120302971 | UROLOGICAL MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING A POROUS MEMBRANE FOR DELIVERY OF UROLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides implantable or insertable urological medical devices, which are adapted to deliver one or more urologically beneficial agents in pharmaceutically effective amounts. In one aspect, the invention provides medical devices in which urologically beneficial agents are delivered using a porous membrane. | 11-29-2012 |
20130012890 | STABILIZED IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - The subcutaneously implantable vascular access port has two parts including a body and a wing. The body supports a chamber covered by a septum, with a septum held in place over the chamber by a collar. The chamber is coupleable to a vascular structure, such as through tubing extending from the body, for delivery of medical preparations. The body is preferably elongate in form. The wing is configured to be adjustable in width. In one embodiment the wing rotates relative to the body and has an elongate form similar to that of the body. When the wing is rotated it extends laterally from the body and enhances a stability of the body. In another embodiment, the wing is provided as a deformable wing which can expand laterally out of side openings of a cavern in the body into which the deformable wing is inserted. | 01-10-2013 |
20130072883 | Implantable dialysis access port - An implantable access port in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a hollow port casing having a first channel, a second channel and a third channel. A self-sealing insert may be disposed within the third channel. The implantable access port may further comprise a graft having a first branch, a second branch, and a third branch, the first branch extending from the first channel and adapted to be anastomosed to a vessel at a first location, the second branch extending from the second channel and adapted to be anastomosed to a vessel in a second location, the third branch extending at least partially into the third channel, wherein the third branch is disposed between the self-sealing insert and the hollow port casing. Methods for performing medical procedures associated with the implantable access port are also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20130204209 | Posterior Segment Drug Delivery - A therapeutic device to release a therapeutic agent comprises a porous structure coupled to a container comprising a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a volume sized to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time when coupled to the porous structure and implanted in the patient. The porous structure may comprise a first side coupled to the reservoir and a second side to couple to the patient to release the therapeutic agent. A plurality of interconnecting channels can extend from the first side to the second side so as to connect a first a plurality of openings on the first side with a second plurality of openings on the second side. | 08-08-2013 |
20130245574 | Assemblies for Identifying a Power Injectable Access Port - An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. | 09-19-2013 |
20130338609 | PORTAL WITH SEPTUM EMBEDDED INDICIA - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The indicia may be formed as an impression at a base layer of the septum, and is filled with a radiopaque material. The septum base layer is covered by liquid silicone, which bonds with the septum base layer when solidified, so that an integral one-piece septum, with the identifier indicia embedded therein, is effected. The indicia embedded septum is fitted to the reservoir housing of the portal for providing identification information for that portal. The septum embedded indicia is viewable visually and also by x-ray or computer tomography imaging. | 12-19-2013 |
20140100534 | Septum Feature for Identification of an Access Port - A power-injectable access port, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted power-injectable access port. The power-injectable access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable access port. | 04-10-2014 |
20140194833 | ACCESS PORT - An access port includes a first and a second resilient element, each having a first face and a second face. A first slit and a second slit are defined in the first and second resilient elements, respectively. The first face of the first resilient element abuts the first face of the second resilient element. The lengthwise direction of the second slit is transverse to the lengthwise direction of the first slit. The first and second resilient elements are configured to assume at least a first position wherein the first and second slits are substantially closed, thereby preventing a passage of a fluid therebetween and at least a second position wherein a member projects through the first and second slits, thereby allowing the member to pass through the access port. | 07-10-2014 |
20140213988 | KIT FOR MANEUVERING AN ELEMENT PRESENT IN THE BODY OF A PATIENT, COMPRISING AN IMPLANTABLE CHAMBER - A kit according to the invention includes a tool and an implantable chamber. The implantable chamber comprises a hollow main body delimiting an internal volume opening outwards via a main opening. It further comprises a septum mounted on the main body to close the main opening, and at least one conduit extending from the main body. It also comprises a displacement member, movable relative to the main body, that projects from the main body via the conduit and actuates or sets in motion an element situated in the body of the patient. It lastly comprises a drive mechanism for driving the displacement member situated in the internal volume of the main body, in order to move the displacement member with respect to the main body. The tool includes a proximal maneuvering region and a distal region that is capable of piercing the septum to actuating the drive mechanism. | 07-31-2014 |
20140236105 | Dual Reservoir Implantable Access Port - An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port. | 08-21-2014 |
20140276473 | PORTAL AND SEPTUM THEREFOR - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein a plurality of formations that together form an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The formations are configured from impressions formed on different layers of the septum spatially separated along the vertical axis of the septum. The impressions are filled with a radiopaque material. The superposed formations do not overlap when viewed from atop the septum. When viewed under radiographic imaging from the top of the septum, a 3-D identification indicia is presented to the viewer. The 3-D indicia may be used as a 3-D marker to focus the location of the septum where a needle to access the fluid reservoir of the portal may be inserted. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296800 | Ophthalmic Implant for Delivering Therapeutic Substances - Described are implantable therapeutic devices, systems and methods to treat a patient. The device includes a hollow refillable housing for implantation within the posterior segment of an eye through a penetration in the sclera including a proximal retention structure protruding outward from a proximal end region of the housing, an access portion opening, and a penetrable barrier positioned at least in part within the access portion opening, the penetrable barrier configured to be repeatedly penetrated. A rigid porous structure is positioned within a region of the housing away from the access portion opening into a reservoir chamber extends along an axis between the penetrable barrier and the porous structure includes a volume sized to deliver therapeutic amounts of a therapeutic agent to the eye for an extended period of time. A cover is coupled to at least an upper surface of the proximal retention structure. | 10-02-2014 |
20150011952 | Onlay subcutaneous injection port - The device is an implantable subcutaneous injection port used for various purposes including, but not limited to, vascular access and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. This device, with its tubing route and flexible connectors offers a solution to the problem of tubing occlusion and loss of integrity due to kinking. This device exhibits an injection chamber disposed within a housing. A self sealing septum is disposed within an injection chamber aperture. A second aperture communicates with a tube that is designed to connect to a catheter or other device suitable to the surgical application. Here the second aperture exits directly beneath the onlay port reducing the possibility of tubing kink, needle puncture and malpositioning seen with only ports where the catheter exits from the side of the device. An alternate embodiment utilizes a u-joint and ball joint to maximize the flexibility of the connection between the onlay port and the exiting catheter. | 01-08-2015 |
20150100032 | INDICIA BEARING SEPTUMS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SEPTUMS AND PORTAL THEREFOR - An information bearing septum viewable under radiographic imaging is formed by molding a septum base to have a depression with a given configuration and molding a one-piece solid radiopaque material insert having the same given configuration. The radiopaque insert is mounted to the cavity formed by the depression at the septum base. The top of the septum is then covered by a silicone layer that bonds to the septum. The finished septum is adapted to be fitted to a reservoir housing of a subcutaneous implantable portal. In place of the solid insert, the septum may be formed by placing on top of the septum base a one-piece top layer impregnated with a radiopaque material that has an integral hanging insert that fittingly mounts into the cavity formed by the depression at the septum base. | 04-09-2015 |
20150112284 | Implantable Medical Devices Including Septum-Based Indicators - An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a septum including palpable identification indicia thereon. In particular, the access port in one embodiment includes a body that defines a fluid cavity and a needle-penetrable septum covering the fluid cavity for providing access thereto. The septum defines an outer periphery. One or more palpation features are included on the septum. The palpation features each include a portion that extends in a radial direction beyond the outer periphery of the septum. The palpation features are therefore disposed relatively farther away from each other, simplifying palpation and identification thereof after the port has been subcutaneously implanted into a patient. The palpation features can be indicative of an attribute of the port, such as its ability to withstand fluid pressures and flow rates associated with power injection, for instance. | 04-23-2015 |
20150133877 | Implantable Injection Port - An implantable injection port facilitates filling and/or draining an inflatable portion of a gastric band. In an embodiment, the port comprises a movable cap that causes anchor wires to extend from anchor devices in order to implant the injection port in the tissue of a patient. In another embodiment, the port comprises a handle that rotates to implant curved anchors into the tissue of a patient. In yet another embodiment, a cap is configured to move towards a base of the port in order to cause the curved anchors to rotate into the tissue of a patient. The cap may also rotate with respect to the base in order to lock the cap and the anchors in position. Further, surfaces of the injection port may be textured to increase adhesiveness to the patient's tissue during installation and to facilitate simpler installation. | 05-14-2015 |
20150343192 | LIQUID MEDICINE INJECTION DEVICE OF SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANT TYPE - A liquid medicine injection device has an upper member, a lower member, and a sealing member between both members. The lower member has a part, for pressing a peripheral portion of the sealing member, formed of an upper surface of an annular wall part and an annular edge part at an inner side of the part for pressing the peripheral portion of the sealing member. An upper-surface side of a flange part of the sealing member is pressed by the upper member, and an outer-edge portion of a lower-surface side of the flange part is pressed by the part for pressing the peripheral portion with the annular edge part in penetration into an inner-edge portion of the lower-surface side of the flange part. An outer peripheral surface of the lower end of a part to be inserted into the lower member contacts an inner surface of the annular wall part. | 12-03-2015 |
20160001055 | Implanatable Medical Device for Improved Placement and Adherence in the Body - A medical device comprises a flexible member that can be adhesively attached to a housing of the medical device, allowing implantation of the medical device into a body through an incision of reduced size. The flexible member can be attached to the housing either before or after implantation into the body. The flexible member comprises suture locations, including a permeable membrane or a suture hole, for suturing the medical device to tissue of the body. The suture holes can be filled with a substance penetrable by a suture needle, to minimize tissue ingrowth before or after suturing. | 01-07-2016 |
20160074647 | ACCESS PORT - An access port includes a molded housing portion forming a reservoir for receiving fluid. The housing portion includes a shielding plate arranged on an inner base of the housing portion; an open end in which a septum is arranged; an exit passage; and a wall, the shielding plate including a circular portion having a periphery. The lower side and the periphery of the shielding plate are embedded into the housing portion. Furthermore, a shielding plate is insert molded into the housing portion. | 03-17-2016 |
20160106966 | PORT FOR A CATHETER - The invention relates to a port for a catheter comprising a housing ( | 04-21-2016 |
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20120078203 | Antimicrobial injection port barrier cover - The invention relates to sterile medical injection catheter ports utilizing a new antimicrobial polymer mixture filled injection port barrier cover. This barrier cover, when screwed onto the injection port, protects the injection port from the colonization of microbes from the inadvertent contamination of the port with contaminated surfaces, including skin and other potential contaminants. | 03-29-2012 |