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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2002
Vincent Houwaert, Mont Saint-Aubert, BE;
Denis Motta, Sondato, IT;
Patrick Balteau, Bothey, BE;
Francesco Peluso, Everlee, BE;
Silvano Sforacchi, Grosotto, IT;
Vincent Houwaert, Mont Saint-Aubert, BE;
Denis Motta, Sondato, IT;
Patrick Balteau, Bothey, BE;
Francesco Peluso, Everlee, BE;
Silvano Sforacchi, Grosotto, IT;
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Baxter Healthcare S.A., Zurich, CH;
Abstract
A port, a container and a method for accessing a port for injecting or withdrawing a liquid from the container are provided. The port may allow for the administration of, for example, a drug, to a patient and may be located on the container. The port has a septum having a target area. The port also has a support ring in contact with the septum. A cap is provided to protect the septum. The cap has a ring handle and allows for removal and exposure of the target area of the septum. A needle, for example, may be used to penetrate the septum allowing the addition or withdrawal of a liquid or other drug to or from the container.