Catheter securement device

A securement system for securing a medical article, comprising:

• a support device comprising:
• a backing layer comprising a first surface and second surface, opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface of the backing layer is liquid water impermeable;
• a cushioning element positioned adjacent the second surface of the backing layer;
• a base layer comprising a first surface adjacent the cushioning element and a second surface, opposite the first surface of the base layer;
• wherein the base layer is entirely contiguous;
• wherein the second surface of the base layer comprises an adhesive;
• wherein the base layer and backing layer connect entirely around the cushioning element;
• and
• a securement device secured to the first surface of the backing layer of the support device, the securement device comprising:
• a base having a longitudinal axis, a top face, and a bottom face, wherein the longitudinal axis defines a longitudinal direction;
• a first securing portion comprising:
• a strap extending from the top face of the base, wherein the strap has a length, and wherein the strap is moveable between an open position and a closed position;
• and
• a connector disposed on the top face of the base;
• wherein the strap cooperates with the connector in the closed position to form an enclosure;
• and
• wherein the strap comprises a curvilinear segment, wherein the curvilinear segment has a length perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the length of the curvilinear segment projects inwardly into the enclosure in a convex orientation when the strap is in the closed position, wherein the length of the curvilinear segment is about one-third of the length of the strap, and wherein at least a portion of the curvilinear segment deforms or partially deforms such that at least a portion of the curvilinear segment becomes flat or concave with respect to the enclosure when the strap is in the closed position and when the curvilinear segment is compressed against the medical article.