IMPLANTABLE DIALYSIS ACCESS PORT

摘要

An implantable access post 300 having a port casing core 301 with an aperture therethrough, a patch 304 associated with the port casing core 301, the patch 304 adapted to be sewn to a vessel 322 to connect the port casing core 301 to the vessel 322 to permit fluid communication from the vessel 322 through the aperture 306 of the port casing core 301, and an insert 320 disposed within the aperture 306 of the port casing core 301, the insert 320 adapted to prevent fluid flow through the aperture 306. The insert 320 may be self -sealing and may include a valve. The port 300 may also include a port outer casing 350 at least partially surrounding the port casing core 301.