Access port identification systems and methods
First Claim
1. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:
- a body configured for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body; and
at least one feature of the access port structured to identify the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation.
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Abstract
An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature.
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19 Claims
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1. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:
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a body configured for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body; and
at least one feature of the access port structured to identify the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port, comprising:
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providing a subcutaneously implanted access port;
perceiving at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port; and
identifying the subcutaneously implanted access port in response to perceiving the at least one feature. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:
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a body configured for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body; and
at least one feature of the access port structured to identify the access port as being power injectable subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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