Septum feature for identification of an access port
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1. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:
- a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body; and
a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port.
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Abstract
An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port.
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1. An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, comprising:
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a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body; and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port, comprising:
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providing an access port including a septum having a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface thereof, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable port; detecting the protrusions through palpation; and identifying the access port as a power-injectable port.
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