SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SECUREMENT AND POSITION VERIFICATION FOR MEDICAL CATHETERS
First Claim
1. A device for securing and monitoring movement of a medical catheter, comprising:
- a film having an adhesive disposed on a body-facing surface for securing the film to a body, the adhesive having antimicrobial properties;
a securement foundation mounted on the film;
a securement cover; and
a hinge member coupling the securement foundation to the securement cover, wherein when the securement cover and the securement foundation are configured in a closed state via the hinge, the securement cover and the securement foundation form a housing with a guide channel for securing the catheter.
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Abstract
An antimicrobial, securement, and position verification device for medical catheters is disclosed. A film, medical grade adhesive, and antimicrobial substance disposed on the medical grade adhesive operate in conjunction to secure the device to the patient'"'"'s skin and to prevent infections. The catheter is secured by guide channels in the foundation and securement cover through the use of one or more adhesives impregnated with antimicrobial substances. The device further comprises catheter position alert media and indicators configured to indicate any unintentional positional changes.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for securing and monitoring movement of a medical catheter, comprising:
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a film having an adhesive disposed on a body-facing surface for securing the film to a body, the adhesive having antimicrobial properties; a securement foundation mounted on the film; a securement cover; and a hinge member coupling the securement foundation to the securement cover, wherein when the securement cover and the securement foundation are configured in a closed state via the hinge, the securement cover and the securement foundation form a housing with a guide channel for securing the catheter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20)
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10. A method for securing and monitoring movement by a medical catheter, comprising:
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inserting the medical catheter into the body; threading the medical catheter through a catheter entry point in a film having an adhesive disposed on a body-facing surface, the adhesive having antimicrobial properties; attaching the film to the body via the adhesive; and placing the catheter in a guide channel formed by a securement foundation and a securement cover, the securement foundation being mounted on the film, and the securement foundation being coupled to the securement cover via a hinge. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device for securing and monitoring movement of a medical catheter, comprising:
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a film having an adhesive disposed on a body-facing surface for securing the film to a body, the adhesive having antimicrobial properties; a securement foundation mounted on the film; a securement cover, wherein both the securement foundation and the securement cover comprise a circular portion and an elongated portion; and a hinge member coupling the securement foundation to the securement cover, wherein when the securement cover and the securement foundation are configured in a closed state via the hinge, wherein the securement cover and the securement foundation form a housing with a guide channel within the elongated portion for securing the catheter, the guide channel having approximately a same diameter as a diameter of the medical catheter, the guide channel having an adhesive disposed thereon for restricting movement of the medical catheter, wherein the film comprises a catheter entry point for insertion of the catheter into the body, and wherein the circular portion of the securement foundation is aligned with the catheter entry point such that the catheter protruding from the body enters through the catheter entry point of the film and enters the guide channel. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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