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Universal catheter securement device

  • US 9,056,186 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2012
  • Issued: 06/16/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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.

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