CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE
First Claim
1. A retainer for securing a medical article, the retainer comprising:
- a channel comprising a central axis extending substantially longitudinally therethrough, wherein the channel is configured to retain at least a portion of the medical article;
a longitudinally extending opening providing access to the central channel;
a pair of facing chamfered surfaces, wherein the chamfered surfaces are located on opposite sides of the longitudinally extending opening, wherein the medical article can be pressed against the chambered surfaces so as to widen the longitudinally extending opening and permit ingress of the medical article into the central channel; and
an abutment extending generally normal to the central axis and configured to inhibit longitudinal translation of the medical article relative to the retainer.
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Abstract
A catheter securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter hub or a connector fitting in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer and at least one anchor pad. The retainer forms a central channel into which at least a portion of the medical article is inserted. The retainer includes at least one abutment that can abut against a contact point or surface on the medical article. The abutment, in conjunction with a second abutment and/or a tapering shape of the central channel, inhibits motion of the medical article in proximal and distal directions through the central channel. For this purpose, the abutment surface(s) can lie either within or outside the channel.
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20 Claims
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1. A retainer for securing a medical article, the retainer comprising:
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a channel comprising a central axis extending substantially longitudinally therethrough, wherein the channel is configured to retain at least a portion of the medical article; a longitudinally extending opening providing access to the central channel; a pair of facing chamfered surfaces, wherein the chamfered surfaces are located on opposite sides of the longitudinally extending opening, wherein the medical article can be pressed against the chambered surfaces so as to widen the longitudinally extending opening and permit ingress of the medical article into the central channel; and an abutment extending generally normal to the central axis and configured to inhibit longitudinal translation of the medical article relative to the retainer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for retaining a portion of a medical article, the apparatus comprising:
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a body portion comprising; a channel extending through the body portion, said channel being shaped to retain at least a portion of said medical article; and a pair of movable walls defining a longitudinal opening, said walls being laterally deformable outward to increase the size of the longitudinal opening, wherein said longitudinal opening provides access to the central channel; and a pair of supports located on the underside of the body portion and on either side of the longitudinal opening; and a pair of anchors comprising lower adhesive surfaces configured to be secured to the skin of a patient, said anchors supporting the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for retaining a portion of a medical article, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion comprising; a channel extending through the body portion, said channel being shaped to retain at least a portion of said medical article; and a pair of movable walls defining a longitudinal opening, said walls being laterally deformable outward to increase the size of the longitudinal opening, wherein said longitudinal opening provides access to the central channel; an adhesive disposed upon a surface of the body portion, wherein said adhesive is configured to contact a portion of the medical article to inhibit movement of the medical article relative to the body portion; and a pair of supports located on the underside of the body portion and on either side of the longitudinal opening.
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