| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 604179000 | Belt, strap, or band securing means | 63 |
| 20080221525 | Gastrostomy garment - A flexible belt-shape garment to be use around the torso of a person requiring a gastrostomy tube to be nourished is disclosed. The garment comprises a totally flexible main elongated body having an upper end, a lower end a first lateral side and a second lateral side, an outer surface and an inner surface intended to be in contact with the patient's body. It also comprises an aperture or opening in cooperative action with a flap cover that creates an internal pocket when close, wherein the gastrostomy tube is safely stored; a second mechanism for covering the internal pocket by overlapping the closed cover flap with of one of the lateral sides of the main body and optional ties or laces that are wrap around the installed belt and tie up for maximizing the protection of the gastrostomy tube and the stoma area. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080294118 | Catheter With Variable Attachment Means - The invention relates to a design for securing tubes, catheters, drains, or other tubular medical devices within the body of a mammal, for example a human, and methods of securing same. The invention includes a first tubular body and at least one second tubular body. The first tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally at least partially through a length of the tubular body, a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface, and a longitudinal axis. The at least one second tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally through the second tubular body, and a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface. The second tubular body is disposed through the wall of the first tubular body transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090054844 | MEDICAL GARMENT WRAP - A medical garment wrap for safely holding lines or tubing implanted in a human or animal patient for medical purposes. The garment has a wrap portion for passing around a patient's body. The wrap portion has a pouch for holding multiple incoming lines. The pouch is closed by fasteners to hold the lines. The hub of the line into the patient's body is received and held in a hub holder. Typically several lines divide from the hub holder into ports, and the ports are held by one or more holders for lines and clamps. The pouch, the hub holder and the line holders are attached to the wrap portion. One end of the wrap has fingers with hook-and-loop fasteners that define an opening for passage of the line from the hub holder into the patient's body, through the wrap portion when the fingers are fastened to the opposite end of the wrap portion. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090137962 | SECUREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYING POLYMERIC GEL - A gel pad for use with a retainer for securing a medical article. The gel pad is formed from a soft, tacky elastomer. A first surface of the gel pad is placed in contact with a patient's skin. A second surface that faces in an opposite direction away from the first surface receives the retainer. The retainer has a channel configured to retain at least a portion of the medical article. In some embodiments, a securement member is employed to affix the retainer relative to the patient. A securement system including the gel pad and retainer is further disclosed along with a method of securing a medical article to a patient. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090177164 | Support System for a Feeding Tube - A support system for supporting a feeding tube of a person is disclosed. The support system comprises an elongated flexible band, a disc and a sling mechanism. The elongated flexible band is adapted to circumscribe the person's body, at least partially covering abdomen region of the person. The disc is disposed on the elongated flexible band and is capable of securing the feeding tube. The sling mechanism is functionally coupled to the elongated flexible band and provides support to the feeding tube, for example, while the tube is not being used to feed a user. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090281502 | INFUSION SITE RETAINER - An infusion site retainer configured to maintain tubing coupled to an infusion port includes a support configured to be secured to a patient and having a patient surface opposite a first surface, at least one guide configured to couple the tubing to the support and permit a first portion of the tubing to slide relative to the support, and a plurality of tubing stops configured to secure a second portion of the tubing in a substantially immobile relationship relative to the support. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100010449 | Cannula Stabilization Device, System, And Method Of Use - A cannula stabilization device, systems and kits comprising the cannula stabilization device, and methods of using the cannula stabilization device can include a collar removably securable about a longitudinal axis of a cannula. The collar can include a locking mechanism adapted to secure the collar about the cannula. When the collar is positioned on the skin, the collar can stabilize the cannula from at least axial movement in a distal direction. Embodiments of the devices, systems, kits, and methods are useful for stabilizing a cannula during minimally invasive surgery or other percutaneous procedures. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100016802 | MEDICAL-USE BANDAGE - The invention relates to a medical-use bandage ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100121280 | PLASTER DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A BENDED LENGTH OF A TUBE - A plaster device serves for fixating a length of a medical tube in relation to a skin surface of an individual having the tube inserted into a body part via an opening. The plaster device has an adhesive part having an upper side, an adherent lower side for attaching the plaster device to the skin, a through-opening for receiving the tube, a support part at least partly attached to the upper side of the adhesive part and arranged for supporting a bent length of the inserted tube, and a fastener for securing the tube on the support part. The support part is an integral unit having a branched-off portion defining at least one recess for accommodating at least a part of the fastener, preferably a fastener that is elastic. A frictional force between the tube and the fastener guarantees that the tube is prevented from moving or displacing to the patient's discomfort. The convex shape of the upper supporting surface provides a smooth anti-kinking support and guidance for the bended tube. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100130942 | Device for securing intravenous needles to treatment sites - The invention is directed to a system and device for securing one or more intravenous needles or cannulas to a patient in a treatment site such as on an arm, hand or leg. The device includes a semi-rigid but flexible pad that is placed in a location which is opposite of the treatment site, such as on the opposite side of an arm, hand or leg. The pad has straps emanating from it which extend around the patient and while doing so cross each other to trap a needle or cannula stabilizing feature and then continue around the patient and back to the pad. The pad has a first part of a hook and loop fastening system thereon, while the straps have the second part of the hook and loop fastening system thereon so that when engaged they will securely hold the straps in place. The pads may take on different shapes such as rectangular, oval or triangular shape to be able to be placed at different locations on the patient. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100137805 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING AN INVASIVE TUBE TO A BODY - An apparatus is provided for securing an elongated member such as a feeding tube, catheter or similar invasive tube, wire, cable or cord to a person's body. The apparatus may include a belt having an aperture that extends through the belt, and a securable flap that may cover the aperture. Absorbent pads may be positioned proximate the aperture on the interior of the belt. Pads or cushions may also be provided within or on the belt to make the belt more comfortable for the user to wear. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137806 | Infusion safety strap apparatus - A an arm band or strap is provided adapted to be adjustably and comfortably worn about the wrist or forearm of a patient receiving dialysis treatment. Located on the exterior of the band or strap is a pair of oppositely and axially extending tabs having an underside of hook or loop fastener material complimentary to hook or loop fastener material provided on the band or strap exterior. A pair of infusion tubes are adapted to be removably secured respectively between the tabs and the exterior surface of the strap by the interengaging action of the complimentary hook or loop fastener on the surface of the worn band or strap and the underside of each tab, respectively. The worn strap or arm band and the tabs combine to stabilize the infusion tubes during such treatment all of the while permitting safe use of the patient's hands. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100249715 | Device For Assisting With Intravenous Administration - A medical tube retaining device has a flexible portion having one or more clips formed thereon for organizing, securing and retaining one or more medical tubes to the flexible portion. An adjustable band is attached to the flexible portion for securing the device to a limb of a patient. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110040258 | Flexible and adjustable wrap for protecting and stabilizing intravenous catheter - A device contemplated to be used in lieu of tape to secure and protect an IV catheter while maintaining the patient's comfort and an acceptable range of movement is formed with a thin, flexible body configured to be wrapped around a portion of a patient's anatomy, and particularly a patient's hand. The body of the device includes a slot extending into the body from one end, with an aperture at the base of the slot into which a patient's thumb is to be received, and the ends of the device are wrapped around to the palm of the hand and secured to each other without any of the securing adhesive to contact the skin of the patient. In preferred embodiments a releasable and re-connectable cover is provided over the catheter site to allow inspection and adjustment with minimal disturbance of the device or the patient. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110054409 | MEDICAL LINE STRAP SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A securement system is provided for use with a medical article. The securement system includes a retainer and a securement strap. The retainer comprising an elastomeric gel and a longitudinal channel configured to retain at least a portion of the medical article. In some embodiments, the securement strap may be configured to secure the retainer and retained medical article relative to a patient. A method for securing a medical article to a patient is further disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110112483 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-tabs that permit a variety of catheter shapes and sizes to be secured. The strap is also elastomeric so that the strap is stretchable and thereby grabs the secured catheter. The strap and platform further define a plurality of passageways that permit the catheter to be secured in a plurality of non-aligned directions. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110125098 | Intravenous Catheter Anchor System and Method - An improved anchor system and method for holding an intravenous catheter to the patient's body is easier to clean thereby reducing the risk of infection. The system also includes an intravenous catheter that includes a main line, a yoke attached to the main line and two branch lines attached to the yoke an elastic band made of non-porous material and a neck lanyard with a clamp on one end. During use, the elastic band is positioned around the two lumens and then twisted into a figure eight configuration. Each lumen is then extended into one of the two loops formed on the elastic strap. The clamp on the lanyard is then attached to the crossover section of the elastic band located between the two loops. The clamp includes jaws that when released tightens each loop around the lumens thereby securely attaching the two lumens to the lanyard. The elastic band is sufficient in size and resiliency so that when the clamp is released, each loop may be stretched so that the lumens may be removed so that the elastic band may be replaced. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125099 | Protective Device for An Intravenous Catheter or Other Peripheral Body Penetrating Object - A device for protecting and cushioning the site of a penetration in a patient's limb and the external portion of a catheter or other medical device inserted partially through the penetration includes a preferably soft and flexible cover to be wrapped around the limb in which the penetration is made over the penetration and catheter, a stiff but deformable stabilizer band disposed within the cover, to be wrapped around the limb with the cover, a non-skid portion for stable engagement to the user's skin, and fastener for releasably connecting the device around a patient's limb. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener is a hook and loop material threaded through a bracket for folding the material onto itself for releasable engagement. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110202009 | I.V. tubing safety strap - A strap that is both easy to use and safe for both the patient and healthcare provider. A slip-on circular elastic strap is provided in various sizes in order to accommodate the different arm circumferences of patients. The circular strap has an additional small elastic strap affixed via stitching. The small elastic strap utilizes a hook and loop system such that the ends of the small strap can criss-cross over the I.V. tubing and hold the tubing in place to the circular elastic strap thus securing the I.V. tubing with tension preventing dislocation of the tubing and/or I.V. site. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110251564 | Catheter with Variable Attachment Means - The invention relates to a design for securing tubes, catheters, drains, or other tubular medical devices within the body of a mammal, for example a human, and methods of securing same. The invention includes a first tubular body and at least one second tubular body. The first tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally at least partially through a length of the tubular body, a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface, and a longitudinal axis. The at least one second tubular body includes an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen extending longitudinally through the second tubular body, and a wall at least partially defined by the outer surface and the inner surface. The second tubular body is disposed through the wall of the first tubular body transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110301544 | INTRAVENOUS LINE SUPPORT SLEEVE - A planar assembly for use as a tubular intravenous line support sleeve comprising a trapezoidal-shaped center portion, an insertion tab extending outwardly from a first side of said center portion, and an insertion slot assembly extending outwardly from a second and opposing side of said center portion. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110313360 | PEG HOLDER - A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) holder for use by a patient subjected to a PEG surgery is provided. The holder is normally worn on the waist of the patient and forms an overall appearance of a waist belt, and is capable of fixing and receiving a feeding tube exposed out of the abdomen (close to stomach) of the patient after the surgery, so as to prevent the feeding tube from detaching when the patient drags the feeding tube due to carelessness. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110319828 | Feeding tube pouch - Unfortunately, the medical profession may have given little thought to resolving the discomfort, irritation; infection and emotional stress that exists for patients that must have feeding tubes to stay alive. The feeding tube pouch appears to be a welcomed medical aid, which will provide both comfort and peace of mind to those without much hope for a better quality of life. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319829 | Patient-Wearable System, Twist Isolating Device, And Method - A patient-wearable system includes a drainage/supply mechanism having a proximal and distal tube, and a twist isolation mechanism defining a twisting force diffusion path for limiting transmitting twisting force between the proximal and distal tubes during passing fluids between an intraluminal device and a fluid reservoir. The twist isolation mechanism includes a mounting component, a control component, and a conduit component, the control component including first and second load reacting outboard body edges and the conduit component defining a middle lumen configured to fluidly connect with each of the proximal and distal tubes via proximal and distal couplings, and being mounted to the control component. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120029435 | NG/OG SUPPORT SYSTEMS - An external anchoring device for a nasogastric or orogastric tube comprising a cross shaped facial attachment base comprising a middle section, a top section, a bottom section, a left section and a right section; a first elongated fastening strap; and a second elongated fastening strap which are attached to and extend downwardly from the bottom section of the cross shaped facial attachment base; a first fastener, and a second fastener. The cross shaped facial attachment base, the first elongated fastening strap, and the second elongated fastening strap form a unitary piece which comprises an outside layer, an adhesive layer and a covering layer. The cross shaped facial attachment base is affixed to a user's nose and the first elongated fastening strap and the second elongated fastening strap may be wrapped around and adhered to a nasogastric tube and secured to each other via the first fastener and the second fastener. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120046612 | Unitary Strain-Relieving Intravenous (IV) Anchor System - A system for strain relieving intravenous (IV) assembly includes a dressing and an anchor portion for use with the dressing. In various embodiments, the dressing may cover an injection site into a portion of a patient's body for an intravenous (IV) assembly that provides fluid communication between the injection site and a fluid reservoir remote from the injection site through a flexible tube. In an illustrative example, the anchor portion may include a first member and a second member. The first member may be secured, for example, to the dressing and may, in some examples, wrap around the tubing so as to resist axial movement of the tubing relative to the dressing. The second member may be secured to the dressing and may wrap around the tubing and a portion of the patient's body so as to resist radial movement of the tubing relative to the body. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120059328 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-tabs that permit a variety of catheter shapes and sizes to be secured. The strap is also elastomeric so that the strap is stretchable and thereby grabs the secured catheter. The strap and platform further define a plurality of passageways that permit the catheter to be secured in a plurality of non-aligned directions. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120078193 | Line Stabilizer for Infants & Small Children and Related Methods - Disclosed are apparatus, systems, and related methods of intravenous (I.V.) catheter and tubing stabilization that are particularly adapted for use in infant I.V. therapy. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120109070 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE TO SECURE SILICONE WINGED PICCS - A catheter securement device in accordance with the present invention includes a sheet-like anchoring member having a top surface, an opposite bottom surface, a base portion, and a pair of strap portions extending from the base portion. The anchoring member includes an adhesive on the bottom surface in the base portion and is generally adhesive free on the top surface in the base portion. The anchoring member also includes an adhesive on the top surface in the strap portions and is generally adhesive free on the bottom surface in the strap portions. The base portion is mountable on a patient's skin intermediate a catheter hub having wings, and each strap portion is foldable over the base portion and one catheter hub wing to secure the catheter hub. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120165737 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING AN ASEPTIC CATHETER ENVIRONMENT - Devices and methods for maintaining an aseptic catheter environment. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a device for maintaining an aseptic catheter environment of the present disclosure, the device comprises a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing coupled to one another by way of at least one coupler, the first housing and the second housing configured to engage one another when in a closed configuration and to define an interior space when in the closed configuration, and at least one aperture and/or notch defined within at least one of the first housing and the second housing, the at least one aperture and/or notch sized and shaped to allow at least part of a catheter to be positioned therethrough. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120265148 | BODY LINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A body line management system, including methods and apparatuses for a patient dressing which includes retention wheels, about which IV, catheter, monitoring lines, biofeedback lines, or similar lines can be wrapped to secure the lines from unintentional disruption or dislodgment while permitting a practitioner to check the line as necessary. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120277682 | LINE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - The present invention includes a line manager to hold and removably secure within an aperture one or more lines or tubes adjacent to a patient on or near a bed rail, body, or other device. In some embodiments, the line manager is attached to a bed rail of a hospital, or medical bed and may be used to position and label the various tubes or lines going to the patient. The line manager may be made of a flexible material and can be a single use device or a multiple use device. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120289904 | MEDICAL TUBE FIXING DEVICE - Disclosed is a medical tube fixing device, and more particularly a medical tube fixing device, which may ensure rapid coupling with a medical tube with minimal movement of the medical tube, and which includes a fixing member attached to a human body, the fixing member being flexibly operated in response to movement of the medical tube, thereby preventing deterioration in adhesive strength thereof. With provision of the medical tube fixing device, it is possible to rapidly fix or separate the medical tube to or from a desired portion of the human body, and to minimize movement of the fixing member caused during movement of the medical tube, thereby preventing deterioration in adhesive strength of the fixing member. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130012883 | Stretchable Sleeve and Wrap for Protecting and Securing Catheter Dressings and Tubes on a Patient - An easily removable, non-irritating stretchable sleeve or chest wrap for protecting and securing a PICC line or chest catheter tubing and cap extending externally from the insertion point. The sleeve or chest wrap is easily attached to a patient's arm or body, securing the small length of the external PICC line or the central venous catheter, protecting the tubing and cap from external contaminants, and allowing easy access to the PICC line or the central venous catheter for administration of drugs or nutrients, and access for blood draws. This sleeve allows the patient freedom of movement and is comfortable enough to prevent skin irritation over long-term usage. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130023827 | BODY LINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A body line management system, including methods and apparatuses for a patient dressing which includes retention wheels, about which IV, catheter, monitoring lines, biofeedback lines, or similar lines can be wrapped to secure the lines from unintentional disruption or dislodgment while permitting a practitioner to check the line as necessary. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130041320 | DEVICE FOR GUIDING PERFUSION TUBE(S) - A device for guiding perfusion tube(s) ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130096507 | MEDICAL APPLIANCE SECURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Medical appliance securing device and method of using the same to secure a medical appliance to a patient. In one embodiment, the device may be used to secure a hemodialysis catheter to a patient and may include a first base portion, a first adhesive for securing the first base portion to an object, such as a patient, the first adhesive being positioned under and coupled to the first base portion, a second base portion, the second base portion being positionable over the first base portion and fastenable to the first base portion; and a strap, the strap having a first end coupled to the first base portion and a second end fastenable to the second base portion. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130110048 | PATIENT SITE PROTECTIVE COVER | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130204189 | INTRAVENOUS THERAPY - A medical device is disclosed that can be used to provide a space at an IV catheter site so that kinking of the IV is substantially prevented. The disclosed medical device includes a spacer and an attachment material. The attachment material maybe an elongated strap. The spacer may comprise an elongated member. The elongated strap may be elastomeric and self-adhesive. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130245557 | Medical Lanyard - A medical lanyard for securing a feeding tube to a patient, increasing patient maneuverability, and protecting against unintended removal of the feeding tube is provided. The medical lanyards are worn around a patient's neck or clipped to the patient's clothing. The medical lanyard securely suspends a feeding tube port connector and the corresponding feeding tube while providing for easy disconnect of the feeding tube port connector/feeding tube combination from either the necklace or the clip, or from the nutrient supply. The medical lanyards also provide for protection of the feeding tube stomach insertion point so that it is not compromised when tension is applied between the feeding tube port connector/feeding tube combination and either the remainder of the medical lanyard or the nutrient supply. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140025010 | APPARATUS TO SECURE AND ADJUST FLEXIBLE CONDUIT - The invention provides an apparatus and method of securing a length of flexible conduit to a subject, and adjusting the flexible conduit to a length tailored to the subject, in order to reduce or eliminate excess conduit traversing the subject's body. The apparatus comprises a base with elongate channels for accepting flexible conduit, a lid which mates with the base, and a securing member for attaching the mated base and lid to the body of the subject. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140031757 | SITE GUARD FOR INTRAVENOUS SITES AND OTHER SENSITIVE AREAS - A multipurpose site guard for use at all peripheral and central venipuncture infusion sites, sensitive areas, and for pediatric and adult patients. The guard is a hollow plastic member with a base and a sidewall that forms a cover over the site. Improvements to this invention include holding the guard in place with a fabric connector having closure means, cushioning the guard's base with a soft material, and a hole disposed in the hollow member for providing access to the site. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140046265 | Tube Holder and Method of Securing Catheters to a Patient - A tube holder includes a base mounted on a support surface, and male and female gripping members extending substantially transversely from the base with the base and gripping members unitarily, integrally formed of a one-piece, soft, low durometer elastomer and one of the gripping members having a plurality of apertures therein for receiving the other of the gripping members to positively grip a tube therebetween. A method of securing a catheter to a patient utilizing the tube holder. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140074036 | MEDICAL STRAPS - Provided is a medical strap having an upper strip and a lower strip. An upper surface of the upper strip is a rough surface, while a lower surface thereof has floss disposed thereon. A plurality of hooks are disposed on an upper surface of the lower strip, and a lower surface of the lower strip is a smooth surface. Transverse and longitudinal parting lines are formed in a region on the upper strip, and therefore movable and securing portions are formed. A medical tubing is secured by the movable and securing portions. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140081211 | INTRAVENOUS LINE STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Described are devices and methods for stabilizing patient IV lines during IV therapy. A sleeve is fitted to a patient and a clasp is placed over IV line(s) at the IV line-receiving area on sleeve, and secured to sleeve via hook-loop or other suitable interactions. In another embodiment, a strap is fitted to the patient. A line strap is attached at one end to strap. IV line(s) is placed in the IV line-receiving area on strap and line strap is secured over IV line(s), attaching at its other end to strap via suitable attachment interactions. In another embodiment, line strap or clasp is removably attachable at both of its ends to strap or sleeve. Anti-slip material can be used on clasp, line strap, and/or receiving area. The strap and line strap may be outfitted with grips to assist in securing, adjusting, and releasing the strap or line strap. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140128814 | CATHETER SECUREMENT VIA INTEGRATED SECUREMENT STRIPS - An intravenous catheter device is provided which includes an integrated adhesive strip whereby to secure the catheter adapter to the skin of a patient following catheterization. Some aspects of the present invention further comprise an adhesive strap that is coupled to the catheter adapter of a catheter assembly. One end of the adhesive strap is removed from the catheter adapter and wrapped around a body part or surface of the patient, and secured back to the catheter adapter. Thus, the catheter assembly is secured to the patient via the adhesive strap. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140155833 | PROTECTION AND ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DEVICE FOR DELIVERING A TREATMENT TO A PATIENT - The protection and accommodation system is suitable in particular for a device (C) for delivering a treatment to a patient, for instance a drug by intravenous way. The system includes: a support structure arranged to be attached in a removable manner to the patient's body, and a retaining structure associated with the support structure and Including a deformable material arranged to be deformed by a compression performed by an operator which pushes a fixing portion (W) of the delivery device (C) against the deformable material, and arranged for embedding and retaining the fixing portion (W) by at least partial, elastic return performed by the deformable material after the compression performed by the operator. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140163472 | PROTECTION AND ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DEVICE FOR DELIVERING A TREATMENT TO A PATIENT - The protection and accommodation system is suitable in particular for a device (C) for delivering a treatment to a patient, for instance a drug by intravenous way. The system includes: a support structure arranged to be attached in a removable manner to the patient's body and defining a cavity arranged to accommodate at least one part of the device (C), and a retaining structure associated with the support structure and arranged to be coupled with a fixing portion (W) of the delivery device (C) so as to prevent a relative movement of the fixing portion (W). The support structure is arranged, in use, for assuming a cover arrangement wherein it is superposed on—and covers—the retaining structure; and a release arrangement wherein it allows to reach the retaining structure. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140207072 | CONDUIT MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A conduit management device and method for quickly and easily securing a conduit and reducing the risk of conduit disruption is disclosed. A selectively securable cleat is arranged for selective encirclement and securement of at least a portion of a conduit by wrapping the conduit around the cleat. An embodiment is disclosed having an elongate cleat that is fixed to the patient apparatus at a first location of the cleat spaced apart from releasably securable locations proximate first and second ends of the cleat such that the fixation point at the first location forms the fixed base of the cleat. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140213980 | Medical cuff - A wrist-worn device having a tether forming a bridge under which medical tubing can be extended and adapted to be worn by a patient undergoing fluid infusion via an IV insertion point so that the tubing, when subjected to accidental pulling or tugging, is restrained by the tether from damaging the IV connection point. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140243748 | IV Backpack - An IV backpack comprising: a one or more straps, a IV container, and a one or more clasps; said one or more clasps attaching said IV container to said one or more straps with a one or more supports; with said IV Backpack attached to a patient, said IV container is positioned above an IV entry point on said patient; said IV container holds an IV bag; an IV line attaches said IV bag to said patient at said IV entry point; and said one or more straps attach to a shoulders of said patient and hold said IV container up and behind said patient. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140276439 | IV LINE CLASP - The present invention is an alternate IV line clasp for holding IV equipment securely to a patient's body without the use of tape. The clasp has a contoured recessed channel provided in an underside of a head of the clasp such that the channel receives and holds the IV equipment therein. The clasp has an adjustable, slightly elastic strap that extends over the head of the clasp by inserting through slits provided on either side of the head and then extending around the patient's body in the area of the body where the IV is installed. The two ends of the strap are provided, respectively, with hook and loop fasteners that allow the strap to be removably secured to itself and around the patient's body to hold the head and attached IV in place. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140350474 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - An intravenous catheter securement device comprises of an intravenous catheter board stabilizer that conforms to patients' bodies and an adjustable elastic sleeve with a hole for catheter insertion, with two overlying flaps for catheter securement. The intravenous catheter hoard base has holes on either side, one side for connection of the elastic sleeve, and the other side provides a fastening location for elastic bands attached to the sleeve for tightness adjustment. An embodiment of the invention involving the intravenous board is displayed separately as an alternative innovation. This device is comprised of a simple form fitting elastic sleeve having a catheter opening with the intent of applying a removable adhesive to the sleeve itself over the catheter for securement purposes. These embodiments establish a simple, standardized, and safe method of securing intravenous catheters sans adhesive material in contact with the epidermis. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140358090 | MEDICAL TUBE HARNESS - A medical tube harness that a subject wears to organize, orient and support medical tubes and reduce the potential for unintentional tugging, kinking, and/or dislodging of the tubes as they extend from a subject's internal cavities, organs, orifices and/or anchor sites on the subject. The harness can improve patient comfort and safety, and can provide multiple locations for strategic tube placement. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150105730 | USER WEARABLE DEVICE FOR CARRYING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CATHETER - Improvements in an easily wearable catheter. A housing secures the components of the catheter, i.e. the valve, the removable cap, the twist valve, and the hose, to the user by means of an attachment. The present retainer for a peritoneal dialysis catheter relates generally to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis methods and systems and, more particularly, to a user-wearable catheter housing which does not require any tape, belt or other bulky retainer to keep the catheter attached to the user. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150112270 | Intravenous Catheter Anchoring Device - An anchoring device for securing a catheter to a patient includes a platform and a restraining strap. The platform includes a plurality of connectors extending outwardly from a base, each of the connectors including a head at a distal end of a post. The retaining strap cooperates with the platform to define a catheter-receiving passageway designed to receive a portion of the catheter. The restraining strap may include a first end including a first pull tab and a second pull tab, a second end including a third pull tab and a fourth pull tab, and a stretch portion between the first end and the second end. The restraining strap may also include a plurality of attachment locations, each of the attachment locations including a through-hole designed to receive the head of one of the plurality of connectors. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150305986 | Feeding Tube Protective Cover Device - A feeding tube protective cover device covers and protects a feeding tube to allow a person to maintain an active lifestyle while having a feeding tube in place. The device includes a port extending through an abdomen to be in fluid communication with a stomach within the abdomen. A tube is coupled to the port and extends away from the abdomen. A perimeter wall defines a cage positionable around the port abutting the abdomen. A slot extends into the perimeter wall extending inwardly towards the open interior face from a distal edge of the perimeter wall relative to the open interior face. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150320929 | PORTABLE INTRAVENOUS (IV) BACKPACK - A portable IV backpack compromising a bag having an interior storage space, shoulder straps, a support rod for an IV pouch containing medicinal fluid. The support rod is secured to the bag and projects upwardly above the bag when the backpack is carried on the back of a patient. An upper end of the projecting rod supports a suspended IV pouch and associated tubing for delivery of medicinal fluid from the pouch to the patient. The bag also has an associated holder for a controller that regulates the amount of medicinal fluid delivered to the patient. A shield is connected to the upper end of the support rod to protect the suspended IV pouch. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150342615 | FIRST-AID TOURNIQUET - A tourniquet includes an elongate strip and a tube holding member. The elongate strip includes at least one fastening element attached to the elongate strip. The elongate strip is configured for detachable attachment to the at least one fastening element for providing a tourniquet function and/or a catheter securing function. The tube holding member includes at least one cylindrically shaped wall defining a bore for securing a catheter to a limb. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343177 | Intravenous Therapy - A medical device is disclosed that can be used to provide a space at an IV catheter site so that kinking of the IV is substantially prevented. The disclosed medical device includes a spacer and an attachment material. The attachment material may be an elongated strap, or may be a tubular strap. The spacer may comprise an elongated member. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150367102 | Securement Device Having An Integral Strap And Dressing - A medical article, such as a catheter hub or extension set, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer and a dressing integrally attached to an anchor pad supporting the retainer. The catheter hub or extension set may be integrally formed with the retainer. The retainer may comprise a channel and an integral strap. The channel may include an abutment. One or more of the anchor pad, dressing, and catheter may comprise an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160106958 | An Intravenous Cannula Retainer - An intravenous cannula retainer is described. The intravenous cannula comprises a cuff suitable for at least partially encircling at least a portion of a limb of a patent, the cuff including at least one intravenous cannula retaining zone. A method of cannulation is also described. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160114103 | INTRAVENOUS LINE ORGANIZING SYSTEM - An intravenous line organizing system to be attached to patients to organize one or several IV lines, preventing entanglement and contamination by dragging on the floor, while allowing patient mobility. The hypoallergenic device can be strapped with a band around a patient's limb or torso, or adhered to the skin anywhere on the body. Each clip element allows one IV line to float freely through it. Each clip element rotates 360° and can move horizontally within a channel in the system, or it can be pushed into a locked position, preventing rotation and horizontal movement. | 04-28-2016 |
