Directionless (orientation independent) needle injection port

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8821373
APP PUB NO 20120289769A1
SERIAL NO

13104260

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Generally described herein are certain embodiments directed to an orientation-independent injection port fluidly coupled to a gastric banding system. The injection port may be configured to simplify the port-targeting process when a medical professional attempts to penetrate the injection port with a needle during a gastric band-adjusting procedure. For example, the injection port may be orientation-independent with the entire outer shell acting as the needle access point. Alternatively, and/or in addition, the inner core of the injection port may be hard or firm, thereby allowing for easier locating (e.g., when the medical professional performs palpation). Furthermore, the hard inner core may prevent needle over-throws, and help stabilize pressure.

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  • APOLLO ENDOSURGERY US, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Schwab, Justin Santa Barbara, US 28 248
Snow, Sean Carpinteria, US 41 643

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