20110178466 | MEDICAL ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides a medical attachment device for securing a catheter or drain to a patient comprising at least one medical staple capable of being anchored to the patient's skin tissue; and the medical staple is adapted to be coupled to a connector, wherein the connector attaches to the catheter or drain to secure the catheter or drain in a fixed position. In another embodiment the invention provides a medical attachment device for securing a catheter or drain to a patient comprising a base comprising a layer of adhesive, suitably made of hypoallergenic material, capable of being anchored to the patient's skin tissue through an adhesive mechanism and/or at least one medical staple through a plurality of openings provided in said base; and said base comprises an embedded connector for attaching to the catheter or drain and securing the catheter or drain in a fixed position. The invention provides provide a very effective safe and simple catheter securement device for attaching to patients. | 07-21-2011 |