Implantable vascular access device
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1. An implantable access port assembly comprising:
- a chamber body including a base, an upstanding wall extending from said base defining a fluid chamber, and an exit port in said chamber body in fluid communication with said fluid chamber;
an interchangeable body component comprising an opening configured to receive said chamber body therein; and
a septum disposed configured to define a top of said fluid chamber;
where is said chamber body and said septum are adapted to mate with a plurality of said body components.
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Abstract
A configurable implantable access port is provided having as individual interchangeable components a chamber body defining a fluid chamber, a body component, and a septum. The individual components may be assembled by mechanical feature, adhesive, or welding to provide a complete access port. Preferably at least the body component is provided having more than one size or geometric configuration. The access port may be tailored before implantation to a specific application by combining the chamber body and septum with a body component suitable to the specific application.
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1. An implantable access port assembly comprising:
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a chamber body including a base, an upstanding wall extending from said base defining a fluid chamber, and an exit port in said chamber body in fluid communication with said fluid chamber;
an interchangeable body component comprising an opening configured to receive said chamber body therein; and
a septum disposed configured to define a top of said fluid chamber;
where is said chamber body and said septum are adapted to mate with a plurality of said body components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An implantable access port kit comprising, as individual components:
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a chamber body including a wall defining an open ended fluid chamber;
an interchangeable body component including a recess configured to receive said chamber body;
a septum sized to close said open ended fluid chamber defined by said chamber body, wherein said chamber body and said septum are adapted to mate with a plurality of said interchangeable body components. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An implantable access port kit comprising, as individual components:
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a chamber body including a wall defining an open ended fluid chamber;
an interchangeable suture ring including a recess configured to receive said chamber body and at least one suture aperture extending through said suture ring;
a septum sized to close said open ended fluid chamber defined by said chamber body, wherein said chamber body and said septum are adapted to mate with a plurality of said interchangeable suture rings. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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