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Fixation devices for catheters

US11793974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

ALCYONE THERAPEUTICS, INC. · US

Inventors

P J Anand · Lowell, US
Deep Arjun Singh · Cambridge, US
Andrew East · Arlington, US
Thomas T. Washburn · Concord, US
Rahul Veetekat · Westborough, US
Nicole Bettè · Lowell, US
Chris Fleege · Villa Park, US
Matthew J. Lapinski · Andover, US
Burt Raymond · Nashua, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 11, 2020
Grant date	Oct 24, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0286
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fixation devices are disclosed herein that can be used to secure to a catheter. The fixation devices include a body having a central bore extending therethrough to receive a catheter and at least one end having a tapered profile tapering inwardly a distal edge thereof. The body can include an expanded intermediate portion, such as one or more bulbous portions. The fixation devices can also include suture openings or grooves to secure the devices to tissue.

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