Self-suturing anchor device for a catheter

US7520869B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Fred P. Lampropoulos · Sandy, US
• Arlin Dale Nelson · Midvale, US
• Darryl Kent Bachman · Salt Lake City, US
• Gregory R. McArthur · Sandy, US
• Thomas D. Stout · Sandy, US
• Brian Stevens · Pleasant Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 16, 2005
• Grant date: Apr 21, 2009
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2025/0286
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.