System for anchoring medical devices

US8328764B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INTERRAD Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael S. Rosenberg · Eagan, US
• Mark R. Christianson · Plymouth, US
• Kyle P. Taylor · Greenfield, US
• Andrew T. Forsberg · Plymouth, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 11, 2012
• Expiry date: Mar 25, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. In particular embodiments, the anchor device can be adjusted to a folded condition so that subcutaneous anchors are partially rotated prior to removal from the skin penetration point.