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Access port identification systems and methods

DC
  • US 9,682,186 B2
  • Filed: 11/18/2013
  • Issued: 06/20/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power injectable port assembly for use with a power injector system, comprising:

  • a power injectable port comprising a housing, a septum, a reservoir, and an outlet stem having a lumen in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein;

    the housing comprises;

    a first side surface from which an outlet stem extends;

    a second side surface different from the first side surface, the second side surface having a concave portion extending along a vertical axis of the power injectable port, at least a portion of the concave portion positioned at the same location along the vertical axis as at least a portion of the reservoir; and

    a bottom surface bounded by a bottom perimeter including a concave portion coextensive with the second side surface concave portion;

    the power injectable port is adapted to be pressurized by mechanical assistance; and

    the power injectable port is adapted to be injected with contrast media at a desired flow rate.

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