Tube fixation device

A tube fixation device (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein said layered structure comprises at least four layers in the following consecutive order:

• a) an adhesive layer;
• b) an absorbent layer;
• c) said ductile layer;
• and
• d) a flexible layer, and wherein layer a) is adapted to be arranged in direct contact with a mammalian body as an inner or bottom layer, and wherein layer d) forms the outer or top layer of the layered structure and being arranged with a rim for attaching stitches or staples through the rim of said flexible layer.

A kit comprising a tube fixation device for maintaining a tube inserted into a mammalian body in a releasably fixated position, said tube fixation device comprising:

• a tube receiving element adapted to receive said tube;
• a fastening element arranged in connection to said tube receiving element and wherein said fastening element is adapted to releasably fixate said tube when said tube is arranged in said tube receiving element;
• and
• a supportive element attached to said tube receiving element and adapted to be positioned on a surface area of said mammalian body, said kit further comprising a device for applying surgical staples, a chest tube and instructions for use.