SECUREMENT SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL ARTICLE
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1. A device for securing a medical article to a patient, comprising:
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a plurality of tentacles extending from the body member and being configured to conform to at least a portion of an outer surface of the medical article at least when the device is pressed against the medical article.
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Abstract
A securement system for anchoring a medical article to a patient includes a pliant holding device. The device has a body and a plurality of tentacles extending from the body. The tentacles compress and may conform around at least a portion of the medical article to form a secure mount. The holding device may also cushion the medical article and protect the site of attachment on the patient while promoting air circulation. The holding device may include a support and a hinge so that the holding device may be swung away from the medical article to provide easy access for a medical provider.
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27 Claims
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1. A device for securing a medical article to a patient, comprising:
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a body member; and a plurality of tentacles extending from the body member and being configured to conform to at least a portion of an outer surface of the medical article at least when the device is pressed against the medical article. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of securing a medical article to a patient, comprising:
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positioning a medical article relative to a patient; positioning a securement device relative to the medical article, the securement device having a plurality of pliant tentacles; pressing the securement device against the medical article; deforming the tentacles so that the tentacles surround at least a portion of the medical article; and affixing the securement device to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for securing a medical article to a patient, comprising:
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an anchor pad having a lower surface at least partially covered by an adhesive for contacting the patient'"'"'s skin; a body member supported by the anchor pad; and a plurality of pliant fingers extending from the body member and being configured to deform when pressed against the medical article. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. A securement device comprising:
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a base; a cover; a receiving area, the cover being moveable with respect to the base between an open position in which at least a portion of the receiving area is exposed and a closed position in which the portion of the receiving area is covered; and a plurality of tentacles configured to at least initially apply pressure to a secured medical article, at least a portion of the tentacles being compressible when the cover is in the closed position and the secured portion of the medical article is disposed in the receiving area.
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