Adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter

• US 20050288635A1
• Filed: 06/16/2005
• Published: 12/29/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Alvin T. Rockhill, Charles C. Hughes, Margaret Rockhill, M. Joseph Schrodt, Perry Ventures, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Perry Ventures, Inc.
• Inventors: Davis, Mable C., Kitchens, Jeania M., Hesse, Gail S.
• Granted Patent: US 7,524,307 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/180
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0253 where the catheter is attached by straps, bands or the like secured by adhesives
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/02 Holding devices, e.g. on the body
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 128/26 Cannula supporters

Abstract

The present invention discloses an adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising: (a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 to about 300 mm and width of about 4 to about 30 mm; (b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape; and (c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape. The subject invention further reveals a sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, optionally a towel, and a clear occlusive dressing.

Claims

1. An adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising:

(a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 to about 300 mm and width of about 4 to about 30 mm;

(b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape; and

(c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape.

2. An adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter as specified in claim 1 wherein the two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip overhang the sides of the strip.

3. An adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter as specified in claim 1 wherein the third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip overhangs the sides of the strip.

4. A sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter as specified in claim 1, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, and a clear occlusive dressing.

5. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the antiseptic skin preparation device is an antiseptic applicator selected from the group consisting of an antiseptic gauze, an antiseptic towelette, an antiseptic swab, an antiseptic spray, and an antiseptic sponge.

6. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein said kit includes at least two gauze pads.

7. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein said kit includes at least two adhesive tapes for an intravascular catheter.

8. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein said kit is further comprised of a sterile waterproof sheet.

9. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein said kit is further comprised of a pair of sterile gloves.

10. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein said kit is further comprised of an identification label wherein the label provides the date and time of insertion of the IV.

11. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the strip of tape has a length which is within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm.

12. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the strip of tape has a width which is within the range of 4 mm to 25 mm.

13. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the strip of tape has a length which is within the range of 50 mm to 150 mm.

14. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the strip of tape has a width which is within the range of 5 mm to 20 mm.

16. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the centrally located portion of the strip of tape has a length which is within the range of 2% to 33% of the total length of the strip of tape.

17. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 4 wherein the centrally located portion of the strip of tape has a length which is within the range of 10% to 20% of the total length of the strip of tape.

18. A sterile intravascular starter kit as specified in claim 5 wherein said kit is further comprised of a sterile towel.

19. An adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising:

(a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 to about 300 mm and width of about 4 to about 30 mm;

(b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape;

(c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape;

(d) a first tab affixed near one end of the non-adhesive side of the strip; and

(e) a second tab affixed near the other end of the non-adhesive side of the strip.

20. A sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter as specified in claim 19, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, and a clear occlusive dressing.