Medical article securement device
AssigneeVenetec International, Inc.
InventorRafael V. Andino
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Abstract
A securement system includes a securement device which permits various medical articles, for example, an indwelling catheter and one or more medical lines, to be fluidly connected to one another. The securement device can be releasably secured relative to an anchor pad which itself is secured to a patient. In this way, the securement system can secure an interconnection of medical articles relative to a patient.
Claims23
A medical article securement system comprising:
- a retainer having a first lumen defined between a first port and a second port, and a second lumen fluidly connected to the first lumen;
- an anchor pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least a portion of the lower surface being covered by adhesive;
- and
- interengaging structure releasably securing the retainer to the anchor pad.
A method of securing a medical article to a patient, the method comprising:
- providing a retainer having a first lumen defined between a first port and a second port, and a second lumen fluidly connected to the first lumen;
- providing an anchor pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least a portion of the lower surface being covered by adhesive;
- and
- releasably engaging the retainer to the anchor pad.
A device for fluidly connecting a plurality of medical articles to an anchor, the device comprising:
- a first lumen;
- a second lumen;
- a manifold connecting the first lumen to the second lumen;
- and
- at least one guiderail configured to slidably engage with the anchor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.