Assemblies for identifying a power injectable access port
An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, including a vascular access port and an identification feature. The port is structured for power injection and includes a housing and a septum together defining a reservoir. A radiographic feature incorporated into the port is perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation, the radiographic feature identifying the port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough. A structural feature of the port is perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation, the structural feature identifying the port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi. The identification feature is separated from the port and confirms that the port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 mL/sec therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.
1. An assembly for identifying a power injectable vascular access port, comprising:
a vascular access port structured for power injection, including a housing and a septum, the housing and septum defining a reservoir, and an outlet stem having a lumen in communication with the reservoir, the outlet stem configured for coupling to a catheter;
a radiographic feature incorporated into the vascular access port perceivable via x-ray following subcutaneous implantation of the access port, the radiographic feature identifying the vascular access port as suitable for flowing fluid at a fluid flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per second therethrough;
a structural feature of the vascular access port perceivable via palpation following subcutaneous implantation of the vascular access port, the structural feature identifying the vascular access port as suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi; and
an identification feature separated from the vascular access port confirming that the vascular access port is both suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least 1 milliliter per second therethrough and suitable for accommodating a pressure within the reservoir of at least 35 psi.
2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the structural feature comprises a body having a particular geometric shape.
3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the radiographic feature is a radiographic pattern included in the septum.
4. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the radiographic feature is one or more radiographic letters.
5. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the identification feature comprises visually perceptible information provided on an element selected from the group consisting essentially of a key chain, a bracelet, a wrist band, a sticker provided on a patient's chart, a patient ID card, a label provided on packaging of the access port, and combinations thereof.
6. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the identification feature is incorporated in an infusion set packaged with the access port.
7. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an RFID tag.