CA2234014C - Protective spiking port, container implementing same and method for protecting a container - Google Patents
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Abstract
A protective port and container that incorporates the protective port are provided as well as a method for protecting a container. The protective port is attachable to the container by conventional methods and includes faces that are bendable from a base member that includes tubular ports extending therefrom. The faces protect the port from accidental penetration by a pierceable member and further provide a rigid gripping surface to manipulate the access openings to simplify the insertion of the pierceable member into one or both of the access openings.
Description
This invention generally relates to a container fitted with a port and to a method for protecting a container. More specifically, this relates to a flexible container incorporating such a protective, reinforcing port and to a method for protecting a container from, for example, accidental needle spiking or puncture.
It is, of course, generally known to provide fluids to a patient, either intravenously or enterally, as a method of treating a patient for various medical conditions or providing nutrition. Frequently, the fluids administered to a patient are contained in a flexible container.
One method of forming a flexible container is to seal two flexible sheets about the periphery of the sheets to create a cavity. A port is frequently placed between the sheets during the sealing process to provide a means for introducing fluid into or dispensing fluid from the container.
A typical method, especially in the field of enteral nutrition feeding, for accessing the contents of a container provides for the use of a spike. The spike is used to access the container to allow the contents to drain through the spike.
Such a container requires a spike accessing port of some kind to be sealed to the bag.
As a result, during feeding, a spike is required to penetrate, for example, a pierceable film, which can be either part of the port or the container itself.
One issue with the spike arrangements of these types of containers is that the containers may not be rigid enough to provide a firm gripping of the container during spiking. This can make it difficult to penetrate the container during the spiking. The access ports of the containers may also be difficult to stabilize and otherwise manipulate. Another issue that arises is the problem of accidentally piercing of the container with the spike.
A need, therefore, exists for an improved container which is fitted with a protective port and a method for protecting a container.
Accordingly, in one aspect, this invention provides a container formed of at least one sheet of material defining a cavity for housing a fluid product, the container having a port assembly attached to an edge of the container, the port assembly comprising:
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment witl: the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body; zand wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port..
The container may be used in the field of enteral nutrition feeding. The container has the advantage of providing a container having a protective port that reduces the chances of or prevents spikes from piercing the walls of the container. Also, the port provides a gripping surface at the point that the port is attached to the container. This greatly facilitates connection of the container and the spike.
Preferably, a rib circumferentially surrounds the first tubular port. The first tubular port may have a substantially uniform circumference.
Further, a second tubular port may extend from the outer face of the thin body at a position between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and substantially parallel to the first tubular port, the second tubular port having an access opening extending through it.
A reinforcing member preferably extends between the first tubular port and the second tubular port and from the outer face of the body.
Preferably the tubular port and the planar body may be integrally formed.
In another aspect, this invention provides a container formed of at least one sheet of material and having a seal peripherally formed around edges of the sheet to form a cavity for housing a product, the container comprising:
a port attached to one of the edges of the sheet, the port having a thin body having a first face and a second face, the second face being attached to the sheet and further wherein a first tubular port and a second tubular port each extend from the first face of the thin body and each have an access opening therethrough such that fluid communication can be provided from the cavity through the access opening of either tubular port, the thin body being bent at opposite sides of the tubular ports forming a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to sides of the sheet.
It is, of course, generally known to provide fluids to a patient, either intravenously or enterally, as a method of treating a patient for various medical conditions or providing nutrition. Frequently, the fluids administered to a patient are contained in a flexible container.
One method of forming a flexible container is to seal two flexible sheets about the periphery of the sheets to create a cavity. A port is frequently placed between the sheets during the sealing process to provide a means for introducing fluid into or dispensing fluid from the container.
A typical method, especially in the field of enteral nutrition feeding, for accessing the contents of a container provides for the use of a spike. The spike is used to access the container to allow the contents to drain through the spike.
Such a container requires a spike accessing port of some kind to be sealed to the bag.
As a result, during feeding, a spike is required to penetrate, for example, a pierceable film, which can be either part of the port or the container itself.
One issue with the spike arrangements of these types of containers is that the containers may not be rigid enough to provide a firm gripping of the container during spiking. This can make it difficult to penetrate the container during the spiking. The access ports of the containers may also be difficult to stabilize and otherwise manipulate. Another issue that arises is the problem of accidentally piercing of the container with the spike.
A need, therefore, exists for an improved container which is fitted with a protective port and a method for protecting a container.
Accordingly, in one aspect, this invention provides a container formed of at least one sheet of material defining a cavity for housing a fluid product, the container having a port assembly attached to an edge of the container, the port assembly comprising:
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment witl: the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body; zand wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port..
The container may be used in the field of enteral nutrition feeding. The container has the advantage of providing a container having a protective port that reduces the chances of or prevents spikes from piercing the walls of the container. Also, the port provides a gripping surface at the point that the port is attached to the container. This greatly facilitates connection of the container and the spike.
Preferably, a rib circumferentially surrounds the first tubular port. The first tubular port may have a substantially uniform circumference.
Further, a second tubular port may extend from the outer face of the thin body at a position between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and substantially parallel to the first tubular port, the second tubular port having an access opening extending through it.
A reinforcing member preferably extends between the first tubular port and the second tubular port and from the outer face of the body.
Preferably the tubular port and the planar body may be integrally formed.
In another aspect, this invention provides a container formed of at least one sheet of material and having a seal peripherally formed around edges of the sheet to form a cavity for housing a product, the container comprising:
a port attached to one of the edges of the sheet, the port having a thin body having a first face and a second face, the second face being attached to the sheet and further wherein a first tubular port and a second tubular port each extend from the first face of the thin body and each have an access opening therethrough such that fluid communication can be provided from the cavity through the access opening of either tubular port, the thin body being bent at opposite sides of the tubular ports forming a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to sides of the sheet.
Preferably, the thin body and the first tubular port are integrally formed.
Further, a reinforcing member may be integrally formed between the first tubular port and the second tubular port.
In another aspect, this invention provides a method is provided for protecting a container. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a port to a container, the port having a thin, planar body having a first face and a second face with a first tubular port extending from the first face, the first tubular port having an access opening extending through the first tubular port; and bending the planar body at opposite sides of the first tubular port to surround opposite sides of the container wherein the opposite sides of the planar body are bent to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to the sides of the sheet.
Preferably, a second tubular port is provided extending parallel to the first tubular port. A connection between the first tubular port and the second tubular port may be reinforced. The planar body and the first tubular port are preferably integrally formed. The bent opposite faces of the planar body may be secured to the container. Also, ribs are preferably provided peripherally around the first tubular port.
Embodiments of the invention are now described by way of example only with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a container with a protective port;
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a port;
Figure 3 illustrates a plan view of a port;
Figure 4 illustrates a bottom view of a port;
Figure 5 illustrates a face view of a port attached to a container; and Figure 6 illustrates a face view of another embodiment of a port.
This invention provides a container having a port attached to it through which access to an interior of the container is provided. Moreover, the invention provides a method for protecting a container from, for example, puncture as well as a reinforced gripping surface for the container.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals represent like parts, Figure 1 illustrates a flexible container 10 that is formed of at least one sheet of material 12. The container 10 is sealed about the edges 14 of the material 12 to form a cavity 16 within an interior of the container 10. A port 18 is located at the bottom of the container 10. The port 18, in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, includes two access openings 20, 22. The port 18 further includes a base 24 having faces 26, 28 extending from the base 24.
As illustrated in Figure 2, the port 18 is constructed of a material that is rigid, yet bendable. The base 24 is integrally formed with the flaps 26,28 such that the flaps 26,28 may be bent in the position illustrated in Figure 2.
During bending of the flaps 26,28, the base 24 remains substantially rigid with tubular ports 30,32 projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base 24 as illustrated. Between the tubular ports 30,32 is a reinforcing member 34 that reinforces the rigidity between the tubular ports 30,32. The access openings 20,22 extend through the tubular ports 30,32 into the base 24 of the port 18.
Although two tubular ports 30,32 are illustrated, it should be understood that the port 18 could be constructed with a single tubular port or more than two tubular ports.
The flaps 26,28 extend a sufficient distance from the longitudinal axis of the base 24 such that the flaps provide a suitable gripping surface by means of which the port 18 may be gripped. Also, the distance is sufficient such that spikes pushed into the tubular ports 30,32 cannot pierce the walls of the container 10. Preferably the distance is at least as great as the height of the shortest of the two tubular ports 30,32.
In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, one of the tubular ports 30 may include ribs 36 around a periphery of the tubular port. The ribs 36 assist in attachment of certain spikes or tubular members including spikes to the port 18.
Of course, both of the tubular ports 30,32 may incorporate ribs around the periphery of the tubular ports 30,32.
Referring now to Figure 4, the port 18 is attachable to the flexible material 12 of the container 10. The port 18 may be mounted such that the access openings 20,22 are aligned along a center line 38. Conventional attaching techniques may be implemented by those skilled in the art and should not be deemed limiting to the present invention. The port 18 may be bent as illustrated in Figure 2, either prior to or after attachment to the flexible material 12 of the container 10.
Within the access openings 20,22, a pierceable membrane (not shown) may be provided to provide access to the openings 20,22 and, ultimately, the interior cavity 16 of the container 10. Alternatively, only the material 12 of the container may require piercing in order to obtain access to the interior cavity 16.
Preferably, the interior cavity 16 includes a solution, such as an enteral nutrition product, that may be gravity fed from the interior cavity 16 of the 5 container 10 through one of the access openings 20 or 22 through the tubular ports 30 or 32 of the port 18. Alternatively, one of the tubular ports 30,32 may serve as a feeding port to provide a mixing agent into the cavity 16 of the container 10 to mix with the solution therein. Alternatively, a solution may be added through one of the access openings 20,22 to mix with a product within the 10 interior 16 of the container 10 that requires mixing before administration to, for example, a patient.
As shown in Figure 5, the port 18 is attached to the material 12 of the container 10 by conventional techniques, and the flaps 26,2 8 are folded as illustrated. As a result, when the port 18 is used, a pierceable member, such as a needle, may be inserted through one or both of the access openings 20,22 of the tubular ports 30,32, respectively. The design of the port 18, particularly with the flaps 26,28 and the base 24, provides a rigid construction that can be gripped by an individual and manipulated to align the pierceable member with one or both of the access openings 20,22. Further, the design of the port 18 prevents accidental piercing of the container 10 except through the access openings 20,22 that extend through the tubular ports 30,32, respectively.
Figure 6 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a port 18' that incorporates tubular ports 30',32' having access openings 20',22', respectively, extending through the tubular ports 30',32'. In the embodiment illustrated, the tubular ports 30',32' do not include ribs and are designed to receive a pierceable member without a necessary friction fit between; for example, a tubular member, or connection member that necessitates the use of the ribs 36 as illustrated with reference to the embodiment shown and described in the previous figures. Of course, one skilled in the art could implement any type of tubular port that extends from a base of a port that embodies the principles described with reference to Figures 1-6 for the particular connecting mechanism that attaches to the tubular ports.
As previously set forth, the port 18 may be integrally formed including integral formation of the tubular ports 30,32. The port 18 is constructed of a rigid material that is easily attachable to the flexible material 12 by conventional methods. As previously set forth, although the port 18 is constructed of a material that is incapable of penetration by, for example, accidental needle spikes, the material of the port 18 must also be capable of bending as illustrated for attachment to the container 10.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is, therefore, intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
Further, a reinforcing member may be integrally formed between the first tubular port and the second tubular port.
In another aspect, this invention provides a method is provided for protecting a container. The method comprises the steps of: attaching a port to a container, the port having a thin, planar body having a first face and a second face with a first tubular port extending from the first face, the first tubular port having an access opening extending through the first tubular port; and bending the planar body at opposite sides of the first tubular port to surround opposite sides of the container wherein the opposite sides of the planar body are bent to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to the sides of the sheet.
Preferably, a second tubular port is provided extending parallel to the first tubular port. A connection between the first tubular port and the second tubular port may be reinforced. The planar body and the first tubular port are preferably integrally formed. The bent opposite faces of the planar body may be secured to the container. Also, ribs are preferably provided peripherally around the first tubular port.
Embodiments of the invention are now described by way of example only with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a container with a protective port;
Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of a port;
Figure 3 illustrates a plan view of a port;
Figure 4 illustrates a bottom view of a port;
Figure 5 illustrates a face view of a port attached to a container; and Figure 6 illustrates a face view of another embodiment of a port.
This invention provides a container having a port attached to it through which access to an interior of the container is provided. Moreover, the invention provides a method for protecting a container from, for example, puncture as well as a reinforced gripping surface for the container.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals represent like parts, Figure 1 illustrates a flexible container 10 that is formed of at least one sheet of material 12. The container 10 is sealed about the edges 14 of the material 12 to form a cavity 16 within an interior of the container 10. A port 18 is located at the bottom of the container 10. The port 18, in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, includes two access openings 20, 22. The port 18 further includes a base 24 having faces 26, 28 extending from the base 24.
As illustrated in Figure 2, the port 18 is constructed of a material that is rigid, yet bendable. The base 24 is integrally formed with the flaps 26,28 such that the flaps 26,28 may be bent in the position illustrated in Figure 2.
During bending of the flaps 26,28, the base 24 remains substantially rigid with tubular ports 30,32 projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base 24 as illustrated. Between the tubular ports 30,32 is a reinforcing member 34 that reinforces the rigidity between the tubular ports 30,32. The access openings 20,22 extend through the tubular ports 30,32 into the base 24 of the port 18.
Although two tubular ports 30,32 are illustrated, it should be understood that the port 18 could be constructed with a single tubular port or more than two tubular ports.
The flaps 26,28 extend a sufficient distance from the longitudinal axis of the base 24 such that the flaps provide a suitable gripping surface by means of which the port 18 may be gripped. Also, the distance is sufficient such that spikes pushed into the tubular ports 30,32 cannot pierce the walls of the container 10. Preferably the distance is at least as great as the height of the shortest of the two tubular ports 30,32.
In an embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, one of the tubular ports 30 may include ribs 36 around a periphery of the tubular port. The ribs 36 assist in attachment of certain spikes or tubular members including spikes to the port 18.
Of course, both of the tubular ports 30,32 may incorporate ribs around the periphery of the tubular ports 30,32.
Referring now to Figure 4, the port 18 is attachable to the flexible material 12 of the container 10. The port 18 may be mounted such that the access openings 20,22 are aligned along a center line 38. Conventional attaching techniques may be implemented by those skilled in the art and should not be deemed limiting to the present invention. The port 18 may be bent as illustrated in Figure 2, either prior to or after attachment to the flexible material 12 of the container 10.
Within the access openings 20,22, a pierceable membrane (not shown) may be provided to provide access to the openings 20,22 and, ultimately, the interior cavity 16 of the container 10. Alternatively, only the material 12 of the container may require piercing in order to obtain access to the interior cavity 16.
Preferably, the interior cavity 16 includes a solution, such as an enteral nutrition product, that may be gravity fed from the interior cavity 16 of the 5 container 10 through one of the access openings 20 or 22 through the tubular ports 30 or 32 of the port 18. Alternatively, one of the tubular ports 30,32 may serve as a feeding port to provide a mixing agent into the cavity 16 of the container 10 to mix with the solution therein. Alternatively, a solution may be added through one of the access openings 20,22 to mix with a product within the 10 interior 16 of the container 10 that requires mixing before administration to, for example, a patient.
As shown in Figure 5, the port 18 is attached to the material 12 of the container 10 by conventional techniques, and the flaps 26,2 8 are folded as illustrated. As a result, when the port 18 is used, a pierceable member, such as a needle, may be inserted through one or both of the access openings 20,22 of the tubular ports 30,32, respectively. The design of the port 18, particularly with the flaps 26,28 and the base 24, provides a rigid construction that can be gripped by an individual and manipulated to align the pierceable member with one or both of the access openings 20,22. Further, the design of the port 18 prevents accidental piercing of the container 10 except through the access openings 20,22 that extend through the tubular ports 30,32, respectively.
Figure 6 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a port 18' that incorporates tubular ports 30',32' having access openings 20',22', respectively, extending through the tubular ports 30',32'. In the embodiment illustrated, the tubular ports 30',32' do not include ribs and are designed to receive a pierceable member without a necessary friction fit between; for example, a tubular member, or connection member that necessitates the use of the ribs 36 as illustrated with reference to the embodiment shown and described in the previous figures. Of course, one skilled in the art could implement any type of tubular port that extends from a base of a port that embodies the principles described with reference to Figures 1-6 for the particular connecting mechanism that attaches to the tubular ports.
As previously set forth, the port 18 may be integrally formed including integral formation of the tubular ports 30,32. The port 18 is constructed of a rigid material that is easily attachable to the flexible material 12 by conventional methods. As previously set forth, although the port 18 is constructed of a material that is incapable of penetration by, for example, accidental needle spikes, the material of the port 18 must also be capable of bending as illustrated for attachment to the container 10.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is, therefore, intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
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1. A container formed of at least one sheet of material defining a cavity for housing a fluid product, the container having a port assembly attached to an edge of the container, the port assembly comprising:
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body; and wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port.
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body; and wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port.
2. The container of claim 1 in which a rib circumferentially surrounds the first tubular port.
3. The container of claim 1 further comprising a second tubular port extending from the outer face of the thin body at a position between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and substantially parallel to the first tubular port, the second tubular port having an access opening extending through it.
4. The container of claim 3 further comprising a reinforcing member extending between the first tubular port and the second tubular port and from the outer face of the body.
5. The container of claim 1 wherein the first tubular port has a substantially uniform circumference.
6. The container of claim 1 wherein the first tubular port and the thin body are integrally formed.
7. The container of any of claims 1 to 6 wherein the flaps are substantially identical.
8. A container formed of at least one sheet of material defining a cavity for housing a fluid product, the container having a port assembly attached to an edge of the container, the port assembly comprising:
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of substantially identical flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port.
a thin body having an outer face and an inner face attached to the container, the thin body being bent around the edge of the container for defining a pair of substantially identical flaps, one on either side of the edge; and a first tubular port projecting from the outer face of the thin body and having a base end, a distal end and an access opening extending through it for providing fluid communication to the cavity, the base end being positioned between the flaps substantially in alignment with the edge of the container and spaced from any periphery of the thin body wherein the dimension of each flap between the edge of the container and a furthest distal edge of the flap is longer than the distance between the base end and distal end of the first tubular port.
9. A container formed of at least one sheet of material and having a seal peripherally formed around edges of the sheet to form a cavity for housing a product, the container comprising:
a port attached to one of the edges of the sheet, the port having a thin body having a first face and a second face, the second face being attached to the sheet and further wherein a first tubular port and a second tubular port each extend from the first face of the thin body and each have an access opening therethrough such that fluid communication can be provided from the cavity through the access opening of either tubular port, the thin body being bent at opposite sides of the tubular ports forming a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to sides of the sheet wherein a distance from a distal end of the thin body to a side of the first tubular port is greater than a length of the first tubular port.
a port attached to one of the edges of the sheet, the port having a thin body having a first face and a second face, the second face being attached to the sheet and further wherein a first tubular port and a second tubular port each extend from the first face of the thin body and each have an access opening therethrough such that fluid communication can be provided from the cavity through the access opening of either tubular port, the thin body being bent at opposite sides of the tubular ports forming a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to sides of the sheet wherein a distance from a distal end of the thin body to a side of the first tubular port is greater than a length of the first tubular port.
10. The container of claim 8 or 9 wherein the thin body and the first tubular port are integrally formed.
11. The container of claim 8 or 9 further comprising a reinforcing member integrally formed between the first tubular port and the second tubular port.
12. A method of protecting a container, the method comprising the steps of:
attaching a port to a container, the port having a thin, planar body having a first face and a second face with a first tubular port extending from the first face, the first tubular port having an access opening extending through the first tubular port; and bending the planar body at opposite sides of the first tubular port to surround opposite sides of the container wherein the opposite sides of the planar body are bent to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to the sides of the sheet.
attaching a port to a container, the port having a thin, planar body having a first face and a second face with a first tubular port extending from the first face, the first tubular port having an access opening extending through the first tubular port; and bending the planar body at opposite sides of the first tubular port to surround opposite sides of the container wherein the opposite sides of the planar body are bent to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section for attachment of the second face of the port to the sides of the sheet.
13. The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of providing a second tubular port extending parallel to the first tubular port.
14. The method of claim 13 further comprising the step of reinforcing a connection between the first tubular port and the second tubular port.
15. The method of claim 12 wherein the planar body and the first tubular port are integrally formed.
16. The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of securing the bent opposite faces of the planar body to the container.
17. The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of providing ribs peripherally around the first tubular port.
18. The method of any one of claims 12 to 17 further comprising extending the thin body a distance up sides of the container greater than the length of the first tubular port.
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