Universal catheter securement device
First Claim
1. A device for securing a catheter on a patient, the device comprising:
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of locating elements disposed on the receiving area for positioning a catheter;
a recessed region disposed in the receiving area, the recessed region being formed below a top surface of the base for receiving at least a portion of the catheter;
a plurality of teeth extending upwardly from the recessed region for engaging the catheter;
a cover connected to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position, the cover and base forming a channel for receiving at least a portion of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position, the cover comprising at least one Contact element and at least one opening, the at least one contact element being disposed on an interior surface of the cover and extending into the channel, the at least one contact element being configured to contact a top surface of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position, the at least one opening being configured to receive a portion of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position; and
at least one latching element for securing the base to the cover in the closed position.
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Abstract
A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting. The cover may optionally include one or more capture ridges for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate. The cover may also include one or more tabs or contact bars.
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19 Claims
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1. A device for securing a catheter on a patient, the device comprising:
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of locating elements disposed on the receiving area for positioning a catheter;
a recessed region disposed in the receiving area, the recessed region being formed below a top surface of the base for receiving at least a portion of the catheter;
a plurality of teeth extending upwardly from the recessed region for engaging the catheter;
a cover connected to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position, the cover and base forming a channel for receiving at least a portion of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position, the cover comprising at least one Contact element and at least one opening, the at least one contact element being disposed on an interior surface of the cover and extending into the channel, the at least one contact element being configured to contact a top surface of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position, the at least one opening being configured to receive a portion of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position; and
at least one latching element for securing the base to the cover in the closed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19)
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of locating elements disposed on the receiving area for positioning a catheter;
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9. A device for securing a catheter having an elongated body and a plurality of wings extending from the body, the device comprising:
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of pegs disposed on the receiving area for raising at least a portion of the elongated body above the base;
a recessed region disposed in the receiving area, the recessed region being formed below a top surface of the base for receiving at least a portion of the catheter;
a plurality of teeth extending upwardly from the recessed region for engaging the catheter;
a cover connected to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position, the cover and the base forming a channel when the cover is in the closed position, the cover comprising at least one contact element extending into the channel, the at least one contact element being configured to contact a top surface of the elongated body when the cover is in the closed position; and
at least one latching element for securing the base to the cover in the closed position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of pegs disposed on the receiving area for raising at least a portion of the elongated body above the base;
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15. A device for securing a catheter having an elongated body and a plurality of wings extending from the body, the device comprising:
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of locating elements disposed on the receiving area, the plurality of locating elements including at least a front locating element and a back locating element, the front and back locating elements being disposed on the base so as to contact each of the plurality of wings;
a recessed region disposed in the receiving area, the recessed region being formed below a top surface of the base for receiving at least a portion of the catheter;
a plurality of teeth extending upwardly from the recessed region for engaging the catheter;
a cover connected to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position, the cover and base forming a channel for receiving at least a portion of the catheter when the cover is in the closed position, the cover comprising at least one contact element extending into the channel, the at least one contact element contacting a top surface of the body when the cover is in the closed position; and
at least one latching element for securing the base to the cover in the closed position. - View Dependent Claims (16)
- a base including a receiving area and a plurality of locating elements disposed on the receiving area, the plurality of locating elements including at least a front locating element and a back locating element, the front and back locating elements being disposed on the base so as to contact each of the plurality of wings;
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