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Intravascular access device positioning system

  • US 6,500,154 B1
  • Filed: 01/11/2000
  • Issued: 12/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for maintaining intravascular access device in position at an access point on a limb of a patient, said intravascular access device including a needle member introduced into a blood vessel and a connecting tube coupled to said needle member, said apparatus comprising:

  • a needle immobilizing unit engaging said needle member and preventing the same from dislodgement from the blood vessel;

    a tube locking member immobilizing said connecting tube in place and preventing the same from being separated from said needle member;

    a supporting structure supporting said needle immobilizing unit in substantial proximity to the access point on the limb of the patient, and further supporting said tube locking member, said supporting structure including a strap member encircling a respective part of the limb of the patient, and means on said strap member for adjusting the length thereof to substantially match a circumference of the respective part of the limb of the patient; and

    , at least one splint member affixable to the respective part of the limb of the patient by said strap member slidable along said at least one splint member.

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