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Catheter affixing and anchoring pad and method of use

  • US 5,147,320 A
  • Filed: 05/03/1991
  • Issued: 09/15/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for affixing and anchoring a catheter to the body of a patient, the apparatus comprising:

  • a pad having a first surface, a second surface and a peripheral edge;

    a passageway extending from said peripheral edge of the pad, through a portion of the pad between said first and second surfaces and terminating in an opening located within the pad and away from the peripheral edge thereof, the size and configuration of the passageway being such that the passageway can snugly receive a portion of said catheter therein;

    an open channel formed in the first surface of the pad and communicating with the passageway through said opening, said open channel extending from said opening to the peripheral edge of the pad, the size and configuration of the channel being such that the channel can receive therein a portion of the catheter extending from the opening formed by the passageway; and

    wherein the passageway and the open channel are configured and positioned so as to permit substantially unrestricted fluid flow through said catheter when portions of said catheter are received therein.

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