Self-anchoring catheter and method for using same
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1. A catheter comprising:
- a hub having a distal portion and a proximal portion, said hub having a passageway passing therethrough, said hub having at least one anchor extending from the distal portion, and a cannula extending from said distal portion of said hub, and said cannula having a passageway passing therethrough in communication with the passageway of said hub.
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Abstract
A self-securing catheter to prevent dislodgement from skin or tissue preferably includes a hub and a cannula with at least one anchoring mechanism extending from the hub and/or the cannula. In some embodiments, the anchoring mechanisms can be flexible to allow them to protrude outwardly from the catheter. The catheter can be easily removed from the patient'"'"'s tissue or skin by a medical professional with a twisting motion (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the catheter).
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1. A catheter comprising:
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a hub having a distal portion and a proximal portion, said hub having a passageway passing therethrough, said hub having at least one anchor extending from the distal portion, and a cannula extending from said distal portion of said hub, and said cannula having a passageway passing therethrough in communication with the passageway of said hub. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A catheter capable of being anchored to a patient, comprising:
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a tubular body; and
at least one anchoring mechanism located on said tubular body for allowing the catheter to be anchored to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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8. The catheter of claim 8, wherein said anchoring mechanism is capable of being wound around the tubular body during said rotation.
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14. A catheter comprising:
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a hub, a cannula extending from said hub, and a plurality of anchors extending from said cannula towards said hub. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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