Medical device stabilization strap

• US 10,092,464 B2
• Filed: 01/12/2015
• Issued: 10/09/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Physio-Control Incorporated (Stryker Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Physio-Control Incorporated (Stryker Corporation)
• Inventors: Ehrstedt, Marcus, Hardig, Bjarne Madsen, Nilsson, Anders, Lindroth, Sara Katarina
• Primary Examiner(s): Nelson, Keri J
• Assistant Examiner(s): BAKER, ADAM D
• Application Number:
  US14/595,068
• Publication Number:
  US 20160095765A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,366 Days
• Field of Search: 128869, 128870, 128875, 128876
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 1/044 Straps, bands or belts
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2031/001 fixed on the chest by suction
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/018 By limiting the applied torque or force
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0192 Specific means for adjusting dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/123 Linear drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1246 by piston-cylinder systems
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1619 Thorax
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1623 Back
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5061 Force sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5064 Position sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 31/006 Power driven
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 31/008 Supine patient supports or bases, e.g. improving air-way access to the lungs

Abstract

Techniques and devices for securing a medical device to a patient-carrying device, such as a mechanical CPR device to a stretcher, are described herein. In one aspect, a medical device stabilization strap may include a first removable attachment shackle connected to a first end of a first strap. An adjustable quick release buckle may be disposed between a second end of the first strap and a proximal end of a second strap. A second removable attachment shackle may be connected to a distal end of the second strap. The first and second removable attachment shackles may each include a U-shaped bracket for removably engaging a medical device. The adjustable quick release buckle may adjust a length of the second strap, for example, to secure the medical device to the patient-carrying device.

Claims

1. A stabilization system for stabilizing a mechanical CPR device as the device is mounted on a patient and the patient is being moved on a stretcher, comprising:

a first removable attachment shackle connected to a first end of a first strap, wherein the first removable attachment shackle is engagable about the mechanical CPR device;

a second removable attachment shackle connected to a first end of a second strap, the second strap disposed about the mechanical CPR device at an angle to the first strap, wherein a length of at least one of the first and second straps is adjustable to generate tension between the first and second straps;

a third removable attachment shackle connected to a first end of a third strap, wherein the third removable attachment shackle is engagable about the mechanical CPR device;

a fourth removable attachment shackle connected to a first end of a fourth strap, the fourth strap disposed about the mechanical CPR device at a second angle to the third strap, wherein a length of at least one of the third and fourth straps is adjustable to generate tension between the third and fourth straps;

a fifth strap having a first end connected to a first bracket of the mechanical CPR device;

a sixth strap, wherein the sixth strap is configured to be looped underneath the stretcher, and wherein a distal end of the sixth strap is connected to a second bracket of the mechanical CPR device; and

an adjustable quick release buckle attached between a second end of the fifth strap and a proximal end of the sixth strap, wherein the adjustable quick release buckle includes a female portion and a male portion configured to fit into the female portion and be removable from the female portion by compressing a part of the male portion;

wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth straps comprise a second end attached to a hook;

wherein the hook connected to the second end of each of the first, second, third, and fourth straps is attachable to a back plate; and

wherein the back plate comprises recesses and bars for engagement with the hooks.

2. The stabilization system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first, second, third, or fourth strap comprises an adjustable buckle capable of generating tension.

3. The stabilization system of claim 1, wherein each hook comprises a detachable loop comprising a flexible material.

4. The stabilization system of claim 1, wherein the hook connected to the second end of each of the first, second, third, and fourth straps is attachable to at least one of a stretcher, or one or more skis.

5. The stabilization system of claim 1, where at least one of the first, second, third, or fourth removable attachment shackles comprise a flexible material.

6. The stabilization system of claim 1, where at least one of the first and second, or the third and fourth, removable attachment shackles is engagable about a medical device bracket.

7. The stabilization system of claim 6, wherein the medical device bracket restricts the angle between the first and second strap or the second angle between the third and fourth strap.