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Septum feature for identification of an access port

  • US 8,608,713 B2
  • Filed: 05/14/2012
  • Issued: 12/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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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