#$%^&*AU2011205152B220120705.pdf#####- 15 Abstract In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for 5 subcutaneously implanting an injection port for use with an implantable medical device. The method involves providing an injection port comprising an elongated flexible substantially non-rigid body having first and second ends and a wall thcrebetween, the wall is such that it will self seal after being punctured, the body further including and a fluid reservoir surrounded by the wall and a flexible 10 elongated tubular catheter attached to the body which is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Thereafter, the method involves creating an incision within the patient, accessing the subcutaneous fat layer of the patient through the incision, creating a space in the subcutaneous fat layer and implanting the injection port within the subcutaneous fat layer such that the port can be found externally by palpitation. 15 02/08/11.19382 speci docI5FIG.1PRIOR ART 10 24 14 2 FIG. PRIOR ART 18 14 12 20 26
