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Implantable pump with integrated refill detection

  • US 20060089619A1
  • Filed: 10/25/2004
  • Published: 04/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A refill port for an implantable device with integral refill instrument placement detection, comprising:

  • a pierceable septum disposed on the refill port for admitting a refill instrument, the pierceable septum having a first outer surface at least a portion of which is exposed outside the refill port and a second inner surface at least a portion of which is exposed inside the refill port; and

    a detector disposed inside the refill port with respect to the second inner surface of the pierceable septum for determining the placement of a refill instrument within the refill port.

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