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Systems and methods for identifying an access port

  • US 8,202,259 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2009
  • Issued: 06/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:

  • a body defining a fluid cavity accessible via a septum; and

    a retaining ring that secures the septum to the body, the retaining ring including an identification feature observable via x-ray imaging technology, the identification feature including at least one inset alphanumeric and/or symbolic character defined in a surface of the retaining ring, the identification feature indicating that the access port is capable of power injection.

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