Securement device for catheters
US8827959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for securing a medical device such as a catheter or other medical article having various shapes or sizes in place on a patient includes a securing device. The securing device may optionally include a retainer having one or more receiving areas and one or more retention arms adjacent to the receiving areas. The securing device may also include a retention strap having a latching element that is removably connectable to a retention arm to securely hold a catheter in place. The retainer may optionally be connected to a base which may optionally be connected to an adhesive pad for easy attachment of the securing device to a patient.
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