Retention clips for body fluid drains
US4261363A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clip for retaining a flexible body fluid drain at a drainage site in a medical patient and preventing movement of the drain is disclosed. The clip has an upper portion containing a longitudinal slot into which the drain may be inserted sideways after placement of the drain in the drainage site, and a base portion, by which the clip may be taped or otherwise secured to the body surface of the patient at the drainage site.
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