Devise Holder Apparatus
First Claim
1. A medical device holder apparatus for holding a medical device against the skin of a patient, the holder having a predetermined shape and size, the apparatus comprising:
- a housing comprised of a first material, the housing molded into a shape that is complementary to the shape and size of the medical device, the housing defining at least one opening therein;
a flange attached to the housing, the flange having a skin attachment side for attachment to the skin; and
an adhesive disposed on the skin attachment side of the flange, wherein the flange comprises a second material that is different from the first material, the second material capable of conforming to the skin surface and adapting to movements and flexibility of the skin allowing the flange to remain in contact with the skin surface.
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Abstract
In one aspect, a medical device holder apparatus may include a housing molded into a predetermined shape and size that accommodates the medical device. Also included is a flange attached to the housing. The flange has a surface attachment side in which an adhesive is disposed on and aids in attaching the flange to a surface. The flange is made from a pliable material capable of conforming to a surface and adapting to surface movement and flexing. In another aspect, the housing is comprised of a stretchable substrate conformable to the shape of the medical device. In another aspect, a medical device holder kit may include a medical device holder, similar to those described earlier. Also included is at least one coupling medium held between a surface and the device by the device holder.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A medical device holder apparatus for holding a medical device against the skin of a patient, the holder having a predetermined shape and size, the apparatus comprising:
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a housing comprised of a first material, the housing molded into a shape that is complementary to the shape and size of the medical device, the housing defining at least one opening therein; a flange attached to the housing, the flange having a skin attachment side for attachment to the skin; and an adhesive disposed on the skin attachment side of the flange, wherein the flange comprises a second material that is different from the first material, the second material capable of conforming to the skin surface and adapting to movements and flexibility of the skin allowing the flange to remain in contact with the skin surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18)
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9. A medical device holder apparatus for holding a medical device against skin, the apparatus comprising:
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a housing comprised of a stretchable substrate conformable to the shape of the medical device the housing having an open portion and a closed portion, and the housing defining at least one opening therein; a flange attached to the housing, the flange having an adhesive side, the adhesive side being on the same side as the open portion of the housing; and an adhesive disposed on the adhesive side of the flange, wherein the flange comprises a pliable material capable of conforming to the skin surface and adapting to movements and flexibility of the skin and muscle allowing the flange to remain in contact with the skin surface, and wherein the housing comprises a material that is different than the flange material. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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19. A method of fabricating a holder for a medical device where the medical device is to be maintained adjacent the patient'"'"'s skin, the method comprising:
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molding a housing to substantially conform to the medical device; forming a flange designed to adhere to the patient'"'"'s skin; and attaching the flange to the housing to form the holder. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification