Device for aiding in preparation of intravenous therapy

A device for aiding a nurse, or the like, in the preparation of intravenous therapy, and the like, comprising:

• a backing plate having a substantially planar front surface and rear surface;
• at least one means for holding and gripping a needle-cap mounted on said front surface defining a hollow interior into which a needle-cap may be inserted;
• said rear surface of said backing plate having securing means thereon for attaching said backing plate to an IV pole, and the like, whereby a needle with its cap may be inserted into said means for holding and gripping to grip the needle-cap, after which the needle proper may be removed from its cap for use in intravenous therapy;
• said backing plate being a thin plate that is flexible for wrapping about an IV pole or the like, said backing plate further comprising at least one elongated substantially linear slot formed in said front surface and extending rearwardly to at least a depth directly juxtapositioned adjacent said rear surface;
• means for mounting said means for holding and gripping to said backing plate, said means for mounting comprising an elongated substantially linear retaining bead member forcibly insertable into said slot, and web means interconnecting said bead member to said means for holding and gripping, whereby said thin plate is stamped out from stock to provide a very thin and flexible member, with said means for holding and gripping thereafter being mounted to said thin plate;
• said means for mounting also comprising means for limiting entrance of said bead member past a pre-selected insertion.