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Implantable access devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-09-29
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Granted: 1994-10-04
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Expires: 2013-09-29
Abstract
Abstract One aspect of the present invention is an implantable patient access port which provides a percutaneous route for access using an external filament such as an external catheter needle, wire or optical fiber. The access port incorporates an internal reservoir for the retention of an antibacterial fluid and further includes a means for refilling the fluid chamber. Refilling is accomplished through providing a separate fluid reservoir within the housing and further through the provision of a barrier which can be penetrated using a needle. Another aspect of the invention is the provision of a blood check device which prevents migration of red blood cells from a percutaneously placed accessed catheter outside of the patient. The device includes a filter media element and connector for permitting in-line placement of the blood check in the access catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 William D. Ensminger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/0208; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M2039/0211; A61M2039/0223; A61M2039/0241; A61M2039/062; A61M2039/0633; A61M2039/064; A61M2039/0686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An access system for enabling the infusion or withdrawal of a fluid to or from a site within the body of a patient, comprising: an implantable access port permitting the transcutaneous placement of an access catheter, said access port having means for mounting said port within the body of said patient and including a catheter located within the body of the patient for delivering infused fluid, an access catheter placed transcutaneously with a first portion placed within the body of said patient and within said port and a second portion being positioned external to the body of said patient, and a red blood cell trap connected to said second portion of said access catheter and positioned at a location external to the body of said patient, said trap permitting fluids to be infused into said patient and having a filter media element adapted to trap red blood cells migrating from said first portion of said access catheter to said second portion thereby preventing the red blood cells from entering into said second portion of said access catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
An access system for enabling the infusion or withdrawal of a fluid to or from a site within the body of a patient, comprising: an implantable access port permitting the transcutaneous placement of an access catheter, said access port having means for mounting said port within the body of said patient and including a catheter located within the body of the patient for delivering infused fluid, an access catheter placed transcutaneously with a first portion placed within the body of said patient and within said port and a second portion being positioned external to the body of said patient, and a red blood cell trap connected to said second portion of said access catheter and positioned at a location external to the body of said patient, said trap permitting fluids to be infused into said patient and having a filter media element adapted to trap red blood cells migrating from said first portion of said access catheter to said second portion thereby preventing the red blood cells from entering into said second portion of said access catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An access system according to claim 1 wherein said filter is designed to trap red blood cells of a size exceeding two microns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An access system according to claim 1 wherein said red blood cell trap includes a fitting to enable in-line placement in said access catheter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
An access system according to claim 1 wherein said access port is of a type which permits said access catheter to be placed through said port and into an implanted catheter extending between said port and a site within the body of the patient.
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