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Method of implanting a fluid injection port

  • US 20050240156A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2004
  • Published: 10/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of implanting a fluid injection port comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing a fluid injection port having a housing having a distal back portion having a recessed portion, a proximal opening and a fluid reservoir therebetween, a needle penetrable septum attached to said housing about said opening, and a catheter tube connection member in fluid communication with said reservoir, said member is attached to said recessed portion of said back portion and extends distally therefrom such that connection member does not extend distal to a distal most portion of said back portion;

    b. attaching said port to tissue of a patient; and

    c. attaching a proximal end of a catheter tube to said catheter tube connection member such that said proximal end of said catheter tube is proximal to said distal most portion of said back portion.

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