Implantable bottom exit port
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1. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface;
a bottom exit tube coupling that provides a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position;
a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section; and
a porous coupling member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said porous coupling member having a first portion extending substantially parallel to a base of the bottom housing section, wherein the first portion does not comprise a porous surface and a second portion extending substantially parallel to the base of the bottom housing section, wherein the second portion comprises a porous surface, and wherein the first portion is configured to shield a portion of a patient from contact with a needle.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a system for attaching a fluid access port to a patient. The system generally comprises an implantable access port with a bottom exit port and method for attaching an access port to a patient. In addition, a tube guard, flexible tube exit port, tissue guard, and porous coupling member are disclosed.
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1. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a septum surface; a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface; a bottom exit tube coupling that provides a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position; a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section; and a porous coupling member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said porous coupling member having a first portion extending substantially parallel to a base of the bottom housing section, wherein the first portion does not comprise a porous surface and a second portion extending substantially parallel to the base of the bottom housing section, wherein the second portion comprises a porous surface, and wherein the first portion is configured to shield a portion of a patient from contact with a needle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a septum surface; a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface; a bottom exit tube coupling that provides a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position; a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section; a mesh material oriented between the implantable access port and a coupling member; and a through hole in the mesh material configured to allow the coupling member to pass through the through hole to mate with a base of the implantable access port. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method of securably coupling to a tissue of a patient an implantable access port of an adjustable gastric banding system configured to facilitate fluid transfer to and from the gastric banding system, the method comprising:
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subcutaneously coupling an implantable fluid access port having a bottom exit tube coupling to the tissue of the patient, the bottom exit tube coupling made from a silicon rubber material and is configured to provide a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position, wherein the port comprises a septum configured to receive a needle for fluid transfer; and coupling a tube of the adjustable gastric banding system to the bottom exit tube coupling. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a septum surface; a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface; a bottom exit tube coupling that provides a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position; a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section; and a guard plate configured to shield at least one of the bottom exit tube coupling or a tube from contact with a needle, wherein the guard plate comprises channels configured to allow fluid to pass from the partial interior vessel to the bottom exit tube coupling. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a septum surface; a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface; a bottom exit tube coupling comprising a ball joint socket that provides a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position; and a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. An implantable access port for use with a gastric band for the treatment of obesity, the implantable access port comprising:
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a septum surface; a top housing section comprising a top opening for the septum surface; a bottom exit tube coupling made from a silicon rubber material wherein the bottom exit tube coupling is configured to provide a partial anchoring of the implantable access port in a pre-selected position; and a bottom housing section, wherein a partial interior vessel is formed by a fluid seal created between a bottom surface of the septum surface and an interior surface of the bottom housing section.
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22. A method of securably coupling to a tissue of a patient an implantable access port of an adjustable gastric banding system configured to facilitate fluid transfer to and from the gastric banding system, the method comprising:
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subcutaneously coupling an implantable fluid access port having a bottom exit tube coupling to the tissue of the patient, wherein the port comprises a septum configured to receive a needle for fluid transfer, wherein the subcutaneous coupling is performed via at least one of a mesh material oriented between the implantable access port and a coupling member, sutures, or a porous coupler; and coupling a tube of the adjustable gastric banding system to the bottom exit tube coupling.
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23. A method of securably coupling to a tissue of a patient an implantable access port of an adjustable gastric banding system configured to facilitate fluid transfer to and from the gastric banding system, the method comprising:
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subcutaneously coupling an implantable fluid access port having a bottom exit tube coupling to the tissue of the patient, wherein the port comprises a septum configured to receive a needle for fluid transfer; protecting the bottom exit tube coupling via a guard plate internal to the port; and coupling a tube of the adjustable gastric banding system to the bottom exit tube coupling.
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