Systems and methods for radiographically identifying an access port
First Claim
1. A method for manufacturing an implantable access port, comprising:
- forming a radiopaque insert comprising a first material and a metal oxide, the insert including a feature identifying the access port as a power-injectable port via x-ray imaging technology subsequent to subcutaneous implantation thereof;
placing the radiopaque insert into a mold cavity; and
injection molding a port base in the mold cavity over the radiopaque insert using the first material.
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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. In one embodiment, an identification feature is included on a molded insert that is incorporated into the access port so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology.
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17 Claims
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1. A method for manufacturing an implantable access port, comprising:
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forming a radiopaque insert comprising a first material and a metal oxide, the insert including a feature identifying the access port as a power-injectable port via x-ray imaging technology subsequent to subcutaneous implantation thereof; placing the radiopaque insert into a mold cavity; and injection molding a port base in the mold cavity over the radiopaque insert using the first material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for manufacturing an implantable access port, comprising:
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forming a radiopaque insert comprising a first material and a metal oxide, the insert including a feature identifying the access port as a power-injectable port via x-ray imaging technology subsequent to subcutaneous implantation thereof; placing the radiopaque insert into a recess defined by a body of the access port; and encapsulating the radiopaque insert within the body of the access port. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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