UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE

• US 20080132848A1
• Filed: 03/22/2007
• Published: 06/05/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Venetec International Incorporated (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
• Original Assignee: Venetec International Incorporated (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
• Inventors: Jackson, Thomas R., Wright, Clifford A., Eisele, Robert F.
• Granted Patent: US 9,138,560 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/174
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/024 having a clip or clamp system
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0246 fixed on the skin having a cover for covering the holding means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/01 Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters A61M25/10 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/013 One-way gripping collars
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/02 Holding devices, e.g. on the body

Abstract

A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has at least one locating element for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base has an opening and one or more restraining elements positioned on a surface of the base and extending over a portion of the opening. A retention plate includes locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the retention plate. Optionally, the retention plate may be movable. A support plate or similar device attached to the base holds the retention plate between the restraining elements and the support plate. A cover is connected to the base and may optionally have at least one capture element for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate.

Claims

1. A device for securing a catheter on a patient, comprising:

a base comprising an opening and at least one restraining element positioned on a surface of the base and extending over a portion of said opening;

a retention plate having at least one locating element arranged for positioning a catheter or catheter fitting on said retention plate, wherein said retention plate is positioned in the opening of said base;

a support plate holding said retention plate between said restraining element and said support plate;

a cover connected to said base; and

one or more latching elements for securing said base to said cover in a closed position.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said retention plate comprises at least two pieces.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said retention plate is movable vertically relative to said base.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein said support plate has a flexible or cushioned upper surface and said retention plate is positioned on said upper surface of said support plate.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein said retention plate can move in at least one of a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction within the opening.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said retention plate comprises a front locating wall and a back locating peg.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said cover is removably connected to said base.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein said cover is removably connected to said base by a tongue and groove hinge.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein an adhesive pad is attached to the underside of said base.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein an interior surface of said cover has at least one capture element for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting on said retention plate.

11. A device for securing a catheter on a patient, comprising:

a base having at least one locating element arranged for positioning a catheter or catheter fitting;

a cover connected to said base wherein said cover has at least one capture element for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting on said base; and

one or more latching elements for securing said base to said cover in a closed position.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein said cover is removably connected to said base by a hinge.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein said cover is removably connected to said base by a tongue and groove hinge.

14. The device of claim 13, wherein said tongue has a tab for contacting a restraining arm on said base when the cover is in an opened position.

15. The device of claim 11, wherein an adhesive pad is attached to an underside of said base.

16. A universal catheter securing device, comprising:

a base including an opening;

means for receiving catheters of various sizes positioned within the opening;

means for restraining a catheter on said receiving means; and

means for coupling said restraining means to said base.

17. The device of claim 16, wherein said coupling means removably couples said restraining means to said base.

18. The device of claim 17, wherein said receiving means is movable vertically relative to said base.

19. The device of claim 18, further comprising a means for supporting said retention plate within the opening.

20. A device for securing a catheter on a patient, comprising:

a base comprising an opening;

a support plate attached to an underside of the base and positioned under or within the opening;

a retention plate positioned within the opening and resting on the support plate; and

a cover connected to the base.

21. The device of claim 20, further comprising at least one restraining element on the base for restraining the retention plate between the support plate and the restraining element.