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ACCESS PORT INDICATOR FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

  • US 20070123823A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2007
  • Published: 05/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable medical device adapted for placement under the skin of a subject, comprising:

  • a. a housing defining a port through which fluid access to the implantable medical device is obtained;

    b. a septum incorporated into said housing and positioned in sealing relation to said port;

    c. at least one light emitter adapted for emitting light of a predetermined intensity that is directly viewable through the skin of the subject and is positioned in at least partially surrounding relation to said septum, whereby said at least one light emitter non-invasively defines the position of said septum; and

    d. circuitry for activating said at least one light emitter.

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