Template system for multi-reservoir implantable pump
AssigneePalion Medical Corporation
InventorsBernd Steinbach, Sidney David
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Abstract
A template system for use in conjunction with a multiple reservoir or chambered implantable infusion pump is disclosed. The template system preferably includes at least one template having opening(s) for guiding a needle or syringe to various ports of the multiple reservoir pump. Preferably, each template includes at least two surfaces for cooperating with a like portions of the implantable pump, for properly seating the template on the pump. A kit is also disclosed including three templates for guiding injections into different ports of the pump.
Claims19
A kit for use in refilling an implantable infusion pump having multiple ports, said kit comprising:
- at least three different templates, each said template including at least one opening thereon,
- wherein each of the templates allows the injection of fluid into a different port of said implantable infusion pump.
A template for use in refilling a multiple chamber implantable infusion pump, said template comprising:
- a body having at least three openings thereon,
- wherein said template allows the injection of fluid into at least a first and second chamber, and direct injection into a patient.
A method of refilling an implantable infusion pump implanted in a patient, said method comprising the steps of:
- placing a first template over a section of skin of the patient adjacent said pump, so as to align means on said first template with means on said implantable infusion pump;
- injecting a needle through an opening formed in said first template, through the skin of the patient, and into a first port corresponding to a first chamber of said pump;
- placing a second template over a section of skin of the patient adjacent said pump, so as to align means on said second template with means on said implantable infusion pump;
- and
- injecting a needle through an opening formed in said second template, through the skin of the patient, and into a second port corresponding to a second chamber of said pump.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.