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US 6,551,285 B1Granted
Medical line securement device for use with neonates
AssigneeVenetec International, Inc.
InventorSteven F. Bierman
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AssigneeVenetec International, Inc.
InventorSteven F. Bierman
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A medical line securement device allows for inspection, repositioning, replacement and servicing of a medical line without removing an adhesive patch attached to the neonate's skin, thereby saving the thin and fragile skin of the neonate. The securement device provides a releasable attachment between the adhesive anchor patch, which is attached to the neonate, and a coupler of the securement device, which is attached to the medical line. The patch has a base, a fastening element, and an adhesive layer that attaches to the skin of a medical patient. The coupler attaches to the medical line. By this configuration, the patch and coupler cooperate to retain and releasably secure a medical line to the patient. The device is particularly adapted for use in connection with neonates and provides a small securement surface to fit onto the small body locations of a neonate. The securement device consequently can be used to couple different types of catheters or tubes at different locations on the neonates body.
A securement device for securing a medical line to the skin of a patient, comprising:
A securement device for securing a medical line to the skin of a patient, comprising:
A securement device for securing a medical line to the skin of a patient, comprising:
A securement device for securing a medical line to the skin of a patient, comprising:
A kit having a plurality of parts for securing a medical line to the skin of a neonate, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.