Universal catheter securement device
First Claim
1. A retainer for securing a fitting to the body of a patient, the fitting having a elongated body and a pair of outwardly extending wings, comprising:
- a base member having at least one pair of positioning walls and at least one pair of outer walls, at least a portion of the positioning walls having a longitudinally facing surface, the longitudinally facing surface being configured to contact at least one of the outwardly extending wings so as to prevent longitudinal movement of the fitting relative to the retainer in at least one direction without occluding flow through the fitting, the at least one pair of outer walls extending up from the base member around the outside of the at least one pair of positioning walls.
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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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20 Claims
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1. A retainer for securing a fitting to the body of a patient, the fitting having a elongated body and a pair of outwardly extending wings, comprising:
a base member having at least one pair of positioning walls and at least one pair of outer walls, at least a portion of the positioning walls having a longitudinally facing surface, the longitudinally facing surface being configured to contact at least one of the outwardly extending wings so as to prevent longitudinal movement of the fitting relative to the retainer in at least one direction without occluding flow through the fitting, the at least one pair of outer walls extending up from the base member around the outside of the at least one pair of positioning walls. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A retainer for securing a fitting to the body of a patient, the fitting having a elongated body and a pair of outwardly extending wings, comprising:
a base member having at least one pair of positioning walls, at least one pair of outer walls, and latching arms, at least a portion of the positioning walls having a longitudinally facing surface, the longitudinally facing surface being configured to contact at least one of the outwardly extending wings so as to prevent longitudinal movement of the fitting relative to the retainer in at least one direction without occluding flow through the fitting, the at least one pair of outer walls extending up from the base member to form at least a portion of a perimeter, the perimeter being disposed between the at least one pair of positioning walls and the latching arms. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A retainer for securing a fitting to the body of a patient, the fitting having a elongated body and a pair of outwardly extending wings, comprising:
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a base member having at least one pair of positioning walls and at least one pair of outer walls, at least a portion of the positioning walls having a longitudinally facing surface, the longitudinally facing surface being configured to contact at least one of the outwardly extending wings so as to prevent longitudinal movement of the fitting relative to the retainer in at least one direction without occluding flow through the fitting, the at least one pair of outer walls extending up from the base member around the outside of the at least one pair of positioning walls; and a cover releasably attachable to the base member and having an inner rim, the inner rim interacting with at least one of the at least one pair of outer walls when the cover is attached to the base member. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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