life of a infusaport

Feb 28, 2008 06:18 PM

by CKEI

I was wondering if the infusaport has limit of time of usage. My patient has had one for 2 years. How long can a patient keep them?

iluvivt · Apr 01, 2008, 02:26 AM

Re: life of a infusaport

Of course they should be maintained properly and most can withstand 5000 punctures. The manufacterer will list their recommendations

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