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Method of implanting a fluid injection port

  • US 20050277899A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2004
  • Published: 12/15/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for implanting an injection port within a patient, said method comprising:

  • a. providing a port comprising a housing having a closed distal end, a open proximal end, a fluid reservoir therebetween, a needle penetrable septum attached to said housing about said opening, and 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 at least 180°

    about said pivot point;

    b. placing said distal end of said port adjacent tissue; and

    c. rotating said arcuate hook at least 180 degrees so that a free end of said hook extends into tissue and back out again.

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