| abstract |
An injection port system for placement in or on an individual includes a first port ( 55 ) defining a first injection chamber ( 58 ) with a septum ( 59 ), and a tubular securing device ( 38 ) for securing said first injection chamber to bone ( 52 ) of the individual. A needle inserted through the septum ( 59 ) enables material to be injected into or removed from the bone marrow ( 60 ), for example injecting chemotherapeutic agents, or stem cells, or withdrawing bone marrow for analysis. The injection port system ( 50 ) also comprises a second port ( 62 ) defining a second injection chamber ( 65 ) with a septum ( 66 ), the first port ( 55 ) being mechanically connected to the second port ( 62 ). The second port ( 62 ) is linked by a catheter ( 68 ) to a blood vessel, so that therapeutic fluids can be directly supplied to the blood system, and blood samples can be taken for monitoring. |