Radiopaque and septum-based indicators for a multi-lumen implantable port

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9579496
APP PUB NO 20090156928A1
SERIAL NO

12267160

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An implantable multi-lumen access port including indicators for ascertaining characteristics of the port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the access port comprises a housing that defines a first reservoir and a second reservoir. A first septum and second septum are respectively coupled with the housing to provide selective access to the first and second reservoirs. Each septum includes a plurality of protrusions defined about a periphery thereof that are palpable after implantation of the port in a patient to determine a relative position of the first septum with respect to the second septum. A radiographically observable indicator is also included on a base of the housing, so as to provide information relating to a characteristic of the dual-lumen port, such as suitability for power injection of fluids. The indicator in one embodiment includes a substantially rigid radiopaque component.

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  • C.R. BARD, INC.

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Amin, Murtaza Yusuf Farmington, US 5 244
Christian, Kelly J Draper, US 47 3464
Cise, David M Herriman, US 37 1532
Evans, John G South Jordan, US 41 1760
Vader, Mark H Riverton, US 4 89

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