Considerations for Surgical Implant of the Port Delivery System and Refill Process

Author(s):

Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD,Jordan Graff, MD, FACS

Panelists discuss how successful implementation of the port delivery system requires careful attention to surgical technique during both initial implantation and subsequent refill procedures, with specialized training and protocols that differ significantly from standard intravitreal injections in terms of procedural steps, sterility requirements, and patient preparation.

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EP: 2.Overview and Benefits of Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab

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EP: 4.Considerations for Surgical Implant of the Port Delivery System and Refill Process

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EP: 6.Patient Experiences, Key Clinical Trial Outcomes of the Port Delivery System

EP: 7.Adverse Events of the Port Delivery System and Addressing Challenges With Adoption

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Video content above is prompted by the following:

What are the key considerations for the surgical implantation of the PDS? [We will include the surgical video clips in this question]
Can you explain the refill process for the PDS and how it differs from standard intravitreal injections in terms of procedure and patient experience?