#$%^&*AU2007200121B220120524.pdf#####ABSTRACT A port, which may be used with a gastric banding assembly, having a septum therein that is subjected to multi-directional compression forces to aid in sealing imperfections caused by multiple needle sticks. Multi-directional compression forces, including axial compression and radial compression, may be created by providing a tapered septum. Such multidirectional compression forces may also be created by providing a tapered lead-in for inserting a septum into a port body.1/4 6 9 8 10 13 FIG. 1
