IMPLANTABLE ACCESS DEVICE FOR ACCESSING THE VASCULAR SYSTEM OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY, PARTICULARLY SUBCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTABLE ACCESS PORT

摘要

An implantable access device for accessing the vascular system of a human or animal body, particularly subcutaneously implantable access port, comprising: a port body with at least one outlet opening connected or connectable to a catheter for accessing the vascular system of the human or animal body; a needle entrance with at least one inlet opening for receiving a needle, wherein the needle entrance is connected to the port body and movable relative to the port body between a first, unactuated operating condition and a second, actuated operating condition; and a flexible socket arranged between the port body and the needle entrance and at least covering the area where the needle entrance moves relative to the port body to prevent tissue growth in this area.