摘要 |
Apparatus and method for use in aspirating and/or refilling a reservoir of an implantable infusion device. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more syringes and a plunger stop for holding a plunger of the syringe(s) in a minimally retracted position relative to a barrel of the syringe(s). The apparatus may further include a filter attachable to a syringe, wherein the filter permits the delivery of a therapeutic substance contained in the syringe while blocking the passage of gas bubbles within the therapeutic substance. Methods of aspirating and refilling a reservoir of the infusion device are also provided.
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