Angio-catheter/infusion tubing lock
OwnerAnnabelle D. Tuckerinventor
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Abstract
A clamp for control of separation of couplers in intravenous feeding and monitoring systems that is open along its vertical length to receive and secure various infusion tubing couplers by embracing raised or soft areas of said couplers with its inner horizontal gripping ridges and grooves to prevent axial and radial movements that may cause leaking or separation of friction or needle insert connections.
Claims7
A safety locking clamp to secure various size friction couplers in intravenous feeding systems comprising an elongated hollow tubular body formed of resiliant plastic material, said body being provided with an elongated slot extending the entire length of the body, said clamp body having an internal wall structure with ridge means formed internally around the circumference thereof at each end of said body, said clamp further having pull tab means extending laterally from the slot edges whereby said resiliant clamp body may be applied over a coupling by pulling the slot wider and thereafter releasing it over the coupling via said pull tab means, said clamp wall having increased thickness at the junction area of slot edges and pull tab means to provide added gripping strength to said clamp in this area.
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