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Surgically implantable injection port having an improved fastener

  • US 20050148956A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2004
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable surgical injection port having an undeployed position, and a deployed position wherein it is attached to tissue, said port comprising:

  • a. a housing having a closed distal end, a open proximal end and a fluid reservoir therebetween;

    b. a needle penetrable septum attached to said housing about said opening; and

    c. at least one attachment mechanism mounted to said housing at a pivot point along an outer periphery of said housing, said attachment mechanism comprising an arcuate hook pivotable with respect to said housing, said arcuate hook having a length extending substantially greater than 90°

    about said pivot point.

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