Implantable hemodialysis access device
A hemodialysis port comprising a flexible housing member defining one or more ports. Each port has a selectively-permeable septum member disposed thereon to permit medical devices, for example, Huber needles, sheath and/or dilators to be inserted therein. At the interface between the housing and the septum, a spring member is provided to provide an axial force on the septum which seals the puncture created by the aforementioned medical devices. In one exemplary embodiment, the hemodialysis access port of the present invention is comprised of a plurality of ports designed for multiple hemodialysis treatments over the life of the port. In other exemplary embodiments, the bottom of each port may comprise a needle stop insert formed of, for example, metal, titanium, stainless steel or ceramic.
1. A hemodialysis port comprising:
a housing defining a plurality of interconnected chambers, each said chamber having a bottom portion and sidewall portions and integrated passageway providing interconnection of said chambers; each said chamber further comprising a funnel portion tapering from said sidewall portions and said bottom portions
a septum attached to said side wall portions of each said chamber enclosing said chamber; and
a spring mechanism disposed between said sidewalls and said septum and applying an inward force on said septum.
2. A port as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said spring mechanism having sufficient force to close an opening in said septum caused by a needle or other medical instrument.
3. A port as claimed in claim 1 , said bottom portion further comprising a titanium insert covering at least a portion of said bottom portion of said port.
4. A port as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said housing comprising a flexible material having a flexibility for a particular patient's anatomical structure.
5. A port as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said septum comprising silicon rubber.
6. A port as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said chambers are connected together to a manifold to provide a single inlet/outlet to and from said chambers.