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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2008
John G. Evans, South Jordan, UT (US);
Mark H. Vader, Riverton, UT (US);
Murtaza Yusuf Amin, Farmington, UT (US);
David M. Cise, Herriman, UT (US);
Kelly J. Christian, Draper, UT (US);
John G. Evans, South Jordan, UT (US);
Mark H. Vader, Riverton, UT (US);
Murtaza Yusuf Amin, Farmington, UT (US);
David M. Cise, Herriman, UT (US);
Kelly J. Christian, Draper, UT (US);
C. R. Bard, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
An implantable multi-lumen access port including indicators for ascertaining characteristics of the port is disclosed. In one embodiment, the access port comprises a housing that defines a first reservoir and a second reservoir. A first septum and second septum are respectively coupled with the housing to provide selective access to the first and second reservoirs. Each septum includes a plurality of protrusions defined about a periphery thereof that are palpable after implantation of the port in a patient to determine a relative position of the first septum with respect to the second septum. A radiographically observable indicator is also included on a base of the housing, so as to provide information relating to a characteristic of the dual-lumen port, such as suitability for power injection of fluids. The indicator in one embodiment includes a substantially rigid radiopaque component.