Injection port

Abstract

A subcutaneously implantable injection port includes an elastomeric outer housing which encloses an easily assemblage multi-piece rigid base structure. An injection chamber is defined between an upper septum, formed integrally with the elastomeric outer housing, and the underlying base structure. The outer housing includes an upper dome and a lower reinforced sheet. The septum, which is formed integrally with the upper dome, includes a septum flange which is compressed, interiorly of the outer housing, between two base members. A filter extends across the injection chamber dividing it into upper and lower portions. A needle guard, provided by one of the base components, prevents contact between a needle inserted into the injection chamber and the filter. An outlet connector integrally formed with one of the base components extends through the outer housing for connecting a catheter or the like, with the lower portion of the injection chamber. In assembling the injection port, a first base member or rigid outer ring is placed adjacent to an interior surface of the elastomeric outer housing. A filter is placed within a second base member and held securely in place thereon by a third base member which provides the needle guard and fits within the second base member in an interference fit. This assembly is pushed into the first base member in a manner compressing the septum flange and creating a fluid-tight injection chamber.