Universal catheter securement device
First Claim
1. An anchoring system for securing a catheter to the body of a patient, comprising:
- a fitting on a medical line, the fitting having a body and a pair of outwardly extending wings;
a base member having two pairs of wall segments, the wall segments being disposed relative to the base member so as to generally define a land area therebetween for receiving the body of the fitting, the wall segments from each pair of wall segments being spaced apart to receive at least a portion of a wing of the catheter therebetween and to inhibit at least longitudinal movement of the secured wing relative to the base member;
a trough extending up from the base member and positioned forward of the two pairs of wall segments, the trough receiving at least a portion of the body of the catheter;
a cover being attachable to the base member, the cover being movable to an engaged position in which at least a portion of each wall segment is disposed between the cover and the base member; and
interengaging structure which releasably secures together the base member and the cover in the engaged position.
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Abstract
A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a catheter fitting. The base may have locating elements configured and arranged to fit around catheter fittings of various sizes, and the locating elements prevent substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The cover may include capture elements which act to grip and compress the catheter fitting when the securing device is in a closed position, thus preventing substantial movement of a catheter fitting and catheter in various dimensions. The base may be attached to a patient with an adhesive pad attached to the bottom surface of the base.
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Citations
26 Claims
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1. An anchoring system for securing a catheter to the body of a patient, comprising:
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a fitting on a medical line, the fitting having a body and a pair of outwardly extending wings; a base member having two pairs of wall segments, the wall segments being disposed relative to the base member so as to generally define a land area therebetween for receiving the body of the fitting, the wall segments from each pair of wall segments being spaced apart to receive at least a portion of a wing of the catheter therebetween and to inhibit at least longitudinal movement of the secured wing relative to the base member; a trough extending up from the base member and positioned forward of the two pairs of wall segments, the trough receiving at least a portion of the body of the catheter; a cover being attachable to the base member, the cover being movable to an engaged position in which at least a portion of each wall segment is disposed between the cover and the base member; and interengaging structure which releasably secures together the base member and the cover in the engaged position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A securement system for a catheter, the securement system comprising:
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a fitting on a medical line, the fitting having a rigid body and a pair of outwardly extending wings; a retainer having at least two upstanding members that are spaced apart to receive the rigid component therebetween and that cooperate so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article relative to the retainer; a trough separate from the at least two upstanding members, the trough extending up from the retainer and positioned forward of the at least two upstanding members, the trough receiving at least a portion of the rigid body of the fitting; a cover being movable between a first position and a second position, the cover being engaged with the retainer and covering at least part of the rigid body when in the second position; and interengaging structure which releasably secures together the retainer and the cover in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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Specification