# US 5,707,348 A · Intravenous bandage > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,707,348 A - Document ID: US5707348A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/469,879 - Filed: 1995-06-06 - Granted: 1998-01-13 - Earliest claimed: 1995-06-06 - Inventors: Steve S. Krogh - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5707348A ## CPC - A61M 25/02: Holding devices, e.g. on the body - A61M 2025/024: {having a clip or clamp system} - A61M 2025/0246: {fixed on the skin having a cover for covering the holding means} - A61M 2025/0253: {where the catheter is attached by straps, bands or the like secured by adhesives} - A61M 2025/0266: {using pads, patches, tapes or the like} - A61M 2025/028: {having a mainly rigid support structure} - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract An intravenous bandage for securation of an intravenous administration tube to the epidermis. A preformed bandage includes a pocket in which a bended portion of an administration tube is held in secured capture. Frangible perforations provide for timely deployment and use of various sterile members of the intravenous bandage including a member having a transparent membrane which aligns over a puncture site. One embodiment includes an umbilicus member which is incorporated for attachment of the administration tube to the epidermis. Another alternate embodiment includes a foldable clip member for frictional engagement and capture of a tube or appliance which includes an expandable shroud. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A bandage for use with a fluid administration line comprising: a. a rectangular base of pliable flexible and transparent material forming a bandage, said bandage in general is divided into continuous and adjacent pocket securement and dressing membrane portions, said portions being separated by a fold line; b. a transparent dressing membrane intermittently sealed at sealing areas to said rectangular base in a manner to incorporate a plurality of openings between said rectangular base and said transparent dressing membrane, wherein said openings vent an area between said dressing membrane and said rectangular base; c. a pocket having an opening aligned along and about said pocket securement portion for capturing a fluid administration line; d. an adhesive layer directly applied to said base; and e. a peel-away backing over said adhesive. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The intravenous bandage of claim 1 wherein: said rectangular base is constructed of a polymer material and includes tabs extending upwardly from said base for positioning of the bandage. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a peel-away backing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising bridge material. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a dressing membrane. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a pocket. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising inner fold line. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising another fold line. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising an adhesive-free area. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a frangible perforation. ### Claim 11 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a tab. ### Claim 12 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a planar tab. ### Claim 13 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising an arrow. ### Claim 14 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a rotation arrow. ### Claim 15 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a hub in said pocket. ### Claim 16 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising an intravenous tube in said pocket. ### Claim 17 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a fluid administration line in said pocket. ### Claim 18 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a pasted edge. ### Claim 19 (depends on 2) The intravenous bandage of claim 2, comprising a seal strip area. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) A process for pre-attaching and for continuous control of a fluid administration tube to be inserted into a pocket of the bandage of claim 1, comprising: a. dividing a rectangular base having an adhesive coating about aligned fold line and frangible perforation lines into a pocket securement portion and a dressing portion; b. opening the pocket securement portion including a pocket for capture of a looped portion of a fluid administration tube; c. pre-attaching the fluid administration tube within a pocket for continuous control; d. connecting the administration tube to a canula hub; e. opening the dressing portion and applying it to the skin puncture site of a patient; and f. removing the peel away backing from both the dressing and pocket securement portions as successive areas are pressed into adhesive securement with the epidermis, thus anchoring the fluid administration tube and bandage. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) A process for pre-attaching and for continuous control of a fluid administration tube to be inserted into a pocket of the bandage of claim 1, comprising: a. dividing a rectangular base having an adhesive coating about aligned fold line and frangible perforation lines into a pocket securement portion and a dressing portion, said dressing portion including a dressing membrane; b. opening the pocket securement portion including a pocket for capture of a looped portion of a intravenous administration tube; c. pre-attaching the intravenous administration tube within a pocket for continuous control; d. connecting the intravenous administration tube to a canula hub; e. opening the dressing portion and applying it to the skin puncture site of a patient; and f. removing the peel away backing from both the dressing and pocket securement portions as successive areas are pressed into adhesive securement with the epidermis, thus anchoring the fluid administration tube and bandage.