Implantable bottom exit port

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8715158
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13021099

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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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  • APOLLO ENDOSURGERY US, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Jeff Crestwood, US 16 147
Borrell, Marcos Goleta, US 16 113
Honaryar, Babak Orinda, US 26 171
Mudd, Christopher S Goleta, US 52 1411
Raven, Joseph S Goleta, US 17 191
Snow, Sean Goleta, US 41 643
Vincent, Vernon L Santa Barbara, US 7 1949

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