Infusion apparatuses and related methods
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First Claim
1. A system for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, comprising:
- a vascular access port comprising a body defining a cavity, a septum, and an outlet in communication with the cavity;
a first identifiable feature incorporated into the access port perceivable following subcutaneous implantation of the access port, the first feature comprising a radiographic marker identifying the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port; and
a second identifiable feature separated from the subcutaneously implanted access port, the second feature visually observable following subcutaneous implantation to confirm that the implanted access port is suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port.
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Abstract
Assemblies for identifying a power injectable vascular access port are described. One assembly includes a vascular access port, a first identifiable feature, a second identifiable feature, and a third identifiable feature. The first identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The second identifiable feature is incorporated into the access port and identifies the access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi. The third identifiable feature is separated from the access port and confirms that the implanted access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port and for accommodating a pressure within the cavity of at least 35 psi.
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4 Claims
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1. A system for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, comprising:
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a vascular access port comprising a body defining a cavity, a septum, and an outlet in communication with the cavity; a first identifiable feature incorporated into the access port perceivable following subcutaneous implantation of the access port, the first feature comprising a radiographic marker identifying the access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port; and a second identifiable feature separated from the subcutaneously implanted access port, the second feature visually observable following subcutaneous implantation to confirm that the implanted access port is suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second through the access port. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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Current AssigneeBard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
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Original AssigneeC.R. Bard, Inc. (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
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InventorsBeasley, Jim C., Powers, Kelly B.
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Primary Examiner(s)Sirmons, Kevin C
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Assistant Examiner(s)HAYMAN, IMANI N
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Application NumberUS11/380,124Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,716 DaysField of Search604246-256, 604/116, 60428801-28804, 600/424, 600/431US Class Current604/288.02CPC Class CodesA61B 5/15003 for venous or arterial bloodA61B 5/150748 Having means for aiding pos...A61B 5/153 Devices specially adapted f...A61B 6/12 Arrangements for detecting ...A61B 6/481 involving the use of contra...A61M 2005/1581 Right-angle needle-type dev...A61M 2005/325 Means obstructing the needl...A61M 2039/0009 Assemblies therefor designe...A61M 2039/0045 Radiopaque indiciaA61M 2039/0054 Multiple layersA61M 2039/0063 Means for alignment of the ...A61M 2039/0072 Means for increasing tightn...A61M 2039/0205 for injecting mediaA61M 2039/0238 having means for locating t...A61M 2039/0258 for vascular access, e.g. b...A61M 2039/027 having a particular valve, ...A61M 2039/0282 with implanted tubes connec...A61M 2039/0288 protectors, caps or covers ...A61M 2205/32 with radio-opaque indiciaA61M 2205/6009 for matching patient with h...View All
