Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a subcutaneous access port including an identification insert, or marker, visible under medical imaging. An outer perimeter of the marker can define an alphanumeric symbol to indicate a property of the port, further the marker can indicate a location or orientation of the port. The marker can be received within a recess, a shape of the recess is configured to receive the marker in a first orientation. In an embodiment, the shape of the marker and recess is configured to prevent the marker from engaging the recess in a second orientation. This can prevent the port from being assembled if the marker is coupled with the port incorrectly. The port can further include a cover plate to secure the marker within the recess. A bottom surface of the cover plate can align with the bottom surface of the port when engaged therewith.

A venous access port assembly having a housing base with a discharge stem, a cap, and an interior reservoir. The port assembly is provided with X-ray discernable indicia to identify an attribute of the assembly after its implantation and clearly appear on an X-ray of the patient in a manner informing the radiologist or technologist and the medical practitioner of that particular attribute. The indicia are cuts in a reservoir lining of radiopaque material such as metal where the cuts having narrow slot width are in the form of one or more sets of alphabetical letters such as CT in the lining's side wall or bottom wall.

A system and a method for streamlining the port placement process. The placement system can simultaneously form an incision, dissect tissue, create a tissue pocket of the correct size for the port being placed, and place the port subcutaneously. In an embodiment, the port includes tunneling features for creating a subcutaneous tissue pocket. In an embodiment, the insertion tool includes tunneling features for creating a subcutaneous tissue pocket. Further, the port includes a reinforced, concave septum that allows for a low overall profile of the port, while still capable of withstanding power injection. This results in reduced procedure times, reduced scarring, and minimized wound management.