Drug pump with suture loops flush to outer surface
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Jul 15, 2003
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May 24, 2000
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May 24, 2000
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A pump for pumping drugs, medicaments or other liquids is disclosed in one embodiment having suture loops co-extensive with the outside surface of the pump. At least one depression is formed in the outside surface of the pump. A wire co-extensive with the outer dimensions of the pump passes over the depression forming a space between the wire and the outside surface of the pump in the depression. In this position, the wire forms a suture loop. The surgeon, when suturing the pump of the present invention in place within a pocket of tissue or other similar location, places a suture between the wire and the outside surface of the pump in the depression to secure the pump. In another embodiment, depressions are created in a pump and a soft material is placed in and attached to the depressions. A suture may then be placed through the material of the soft material and the tissue of the patient in a pocket in the tissue of the patient to affixed the pump in the pocket.
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