| abstract |
This disclosure is directed to implantable encapsulation devices or therapeutic devices containing biological moieties for accommodating biological moieties. In particular, aspects of the present disclosure include a manifold comprising at least one access port located at a rear end, a front end, a rear end, or an anterior end, and a plurality of fluid passageways attached to the manifold and in fluid communication with the at least one access port To an implantable device comprising a containment tube. Additionally, the encapsulation device may contain a flush port and tube in fluid communication with the manifold. The containment tube may contain a biological moiety (e.g., a cell) or a therapeutic device (e.g., a cell encapsulating member) therein. |