Temporary retention device
US7931658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retention device for anchoring indwelling catheters, sheath introducers, feeding tubes, ostomy bags or other medical devices beneath the skin of a patient includes an deployable section coupled to a medical device; following introduction into a patient, the deployable section is subcutaneously deployed, securely anchoring the device and coupled medical device for the duration of treatment.
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