Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604177000 | And used as conduit manipulator (e.g., foldable gripper wings, etc.) | 26 |
20090054843 | Attachment Device and Method - An attachment device for anchoring a medical device to a patient has, in one aspect, an anchoring portion for attachment to the tissue of a patient by operation of at least one piercing member which in use is deployed for anchoring the device to the tissue of a patient. Alternatively, or additionally, in a further aspect an attachment device comprises a holding part, for holding an elongate object, which is operable between an open position which allows removal of the elongate object and a closed position adapted to securely retain the elongate object. The holding part may include first and second holding portions, for respectively engaging first and second surface parts of the elongate object. | 02-26-2009 |
20090137961 | SECUREMENT SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL ARTICLE - A medical article, such as a catheter, is secured to a patient with a support structure and a plurality of attachment/receiving surfaces that permit the catheter to be reoriented in multiple positions relative to the support structure including rotating the catheter about a longitudinal axis. The support structure may be an anchor pad, strap, or other structure. The plurality of attachment/receiving surfaces may be hook and loop type fasteners that are adhered to the catheter body and to the support structure. The placement of the support structure on the patient is not critical as the catheter position is not fixed relative to the support structure. | 05-28-2009 |
20090143740 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A catheter securement device ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090143741 | MEDICAL LINE SECUREMENT DEVICE WITH LOCATING GUIDES - An anchoring system includes a securement device having an anchor pad with a flexible retainer opening that receives a portion of a medical article, such as a catheter, to hold it securely in place. A locating mechanism in the form of posts positions and holds the catheter in position and limits rotational movement of the catheter. The anchor pad is secured to a patient's skin by adhesive. | 06-04-2009 |
20090157007 | ANTI-OCCLUSION CATHETER ADAPTER - A support device for preventing an occlusion of a catheter's root region including an extended, flexible member extending from an end of a catheter adapter. The flexible extension is tapered such that additional support is provided to the portions of the root region most susceptible to an occlusion. Additionally, the flexible extension provides shielding to the root region thereby preventing contamination of the same. Finally, the flexible extension provides a marking function whereby the technician may insert the catheter tube until such a point that the flexible extension contacts the patient thereby preventing over insertion of the catheter tube. | 06-18-2009 |
20090192469 | Devices and Methods for Development of a Scar Tissue Tunnel Track - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for assisting in development of a scar tissue tunnel track is described. The device comprises a base, a strap secured to the base, and a slide pivotally connected to the base. The base is configured to rest on a patient with the strap configured to extend around a portion of the patient to restrict movement of the base. The slide is configured to accommodate a needle and repeatably pivot to a position whereby the needle can be introduced in the patient at a repeatable angle. | 07-30-2009 |
20090221970 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A LINE TO A PATIENT - Apparatus for securing a line ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090299293 | Self-Closing External Vessel Plug With Integrated Wide-Lumen Needle - A self-closing external vessel plug ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090299294 | SUPPORT DEVICES FOR CATHETERS - A device for securing a catheter tube against a patient's body, said device comprising a base member for attaching to the patient's body in use, and a gripping member, the gripping member comprising: a first region that is attached to, or attachable, to, or integral with, the base member; an attachment region that is attachable to the base member; and an intermediate region between the first region and the attachment region, the intermediate region being adapted to wrap over a catheter tube; the device being arranged such that, in use, the first region of the gripping member is attached to the base member, the intermediate region is wrapped over a catheter tube, and the attachment region is attached to the base member, thereby securing the catheter tube between the base member and the gripping member. Also provided is a device for securing two catheter tubes against a patient's body, said device comprising a base member for attaching to the patient's body in use, and two gripping members, each gripping member comprising: a first region that is attached to, or attachable to, or integral with, the base member; an attachment region that is attachable to the base member; and an intermediate region between the first region and the attachment region, the intermediate region being adapted to wrap over a catheter tube; the device being arranged such that, in use, the first region of each gripping member is attached to the base member, the intermediate region of each gripping member is wrapped over a respective catheter tube, and the attachment region of each gripping member is attached to the base member, thereby securing the two catheter tubes between the base member and the respective gripping members. This device is particularly suited for use with single or dual-lumen catheters, for example as used in haemodialysis. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306601 | Fluid Flow Control Device with Retractable Cannula - A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter. | 12-10-2009 |
20090318873 | MEDICAL MALECOT WITH MAGNETS - Embodiments of a malecot device may include magnets configured to maintain a deployed configuration of malecot wings of the device. A malecot device may also include a deployment member that is removably attached thereto. | 12-24-2009 |
20100106095 | Transparent Catheter Securement System - A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient is provided. The securement device includes a proximal portion having a pliable support and at least one securement arm extending away from the pliable support. The pliable support defines a slot configured to receive at least a portion of a catheter. A distal portion of the securement device includes an adhesive surface configured to be folded over the proximal portion to secure the proximal portion to a patient. | 04-29-2010 |
20100114034 | SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR CATHETERS - A system for securing a medical device such as a catheter or other medical article having various shapes or sizes in place on a patient includes a securing device. The securing device may optionally include a retainer having one or more receiving areas and one or more retention arms adjacent to the receiving areas. The securing device may also include a retention strap having a latching element that is removably connectable to a retention arm to securely hold a catheter in place. The retainer may optionally be connected to a base which may optionally be connected to an adhesive pad for easy attachment of the securing device to a patient. | 05-06-2010 |
20100179481 | SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR A NEONATE - A securement device ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100217201 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AND SECURING MEDICAL DEVICE AT A VENIPUNCTURE SITE - A device for protecting and securing at least a medical device at a venipuncture site and having at least a supporting member in which the medical tube winds around to form a loop, and having restrictor members to retain the loop formed around an arch-shaped passageway. The device is pivotally movable between an open position wherein the venipuncture site is exposed and a close position wherein the venipuncture site is covered and protected. The device further includes a fastening member to secure the device to the patient. | 08-26-2010 |
20100249713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SAFETY INTEGRATED CATHETER WITH UNIVERSAL GRIP - A universal gripping surface is provided on an intravenous catheter assembly. The universal gripping surface provides a plurality of surfaces whereby a user may grip the catheter assembly in a desired gripping configuration for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the universal gripping surface includes a guard feature to prevent a user's unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249714 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CONVENTIONAL INTEGRATED CATHETER WITH UNIVERSAL GRIP - A universal gripping surface is provided on an intravenous catheter assembly. The universal gripping surface provides a plurality of surfaces whereby a user may grip the catheter assembly in a desired gripping configuration for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the universal gripping surface includes a guard feature to prevent a user's unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition. | 09-30-2010 |
20110118670 | Tube Holder and Method of Securing Catheters to a Patient - A tube holder includes a base mounted on a support surface, and male and female gripping members extending substantially transversely from the base with the base and gripping members unitarily, integrally formed of a one-piece, soft, low durometer elastomer and one of the gripping members having a plurality of apertures therein for receiving the other of the gripping members to positively grip a tube therebetween. A method of securing a catheter to a patient utilizing the tube holder. | 05-19-2011 |
20110264050 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A medical article securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer, a pair of hinged actuators, and a pair of engagement members coupled with the hinged actuators. Movement of the actuators causes the engagement members to grip at least a portion of a medical article placed within the retainer so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article with respect to the retainer. The shape of the retainer inhibits lateral and transverse movement of the medical article with respect to a patient's skin. | 10-27-2011 |
20120209207 | ADHESIVE AND PERIPHERAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. | 08-16-2012 |
20120226237 | PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - The present disclosure provide catheter anchoring devices including anchoring devices that can be used to secure percutaneous catheters to a patient. In some embodiments, a catheter anchoring device comprises a locking tab having a front surface including a first mechanical engagement material and a back surface to be adhesively secured to a catheter by wrapping the back surface around a catheter surface. The catheter anchoring device further comprises a base portion comprising a base material layer including a bottom surface for adhesive application to the skin of a patient and a top surface including a second mechanical engagement material for engagement with the first mechanical engagement material of the locking tab; and a flexible closure extending from the base material layer and including a third mechanical engagement material for engagement with the top surface of the base material layer and a through-hole sized to allow passage of a tab protrusion. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232488 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT DEVICE - A medical article securement device | 09-13-2012 |
20120238959 | Biased Internal Bolster for a Medical Device - A catheter and internal bolster for securing the catheter or other medical device within a body of a patient. In one embodiment, the catheter comprises an elongate catheter tube that defines at least one lumen and an internal bolster disposed proximate a distal end of the catheter tube. The internal bolster includes a plurality of hinged arms and is capable of an undeployed position wherein each arm is longitudinally extended substantially parallel to the catheter tube, and a deployed position wherein each arm is folded about its hinge so as to radially extend from the catheter tube and provide a bolster configuration. The internal bolster further includes a resilient portion included with the catheter tube and disposed centrally with respect to the internal bolster. The resilient portion provides a force urging the internal bolster to the deployed position. In one possible implementation, the catheter is configured as a feeding tube. | 09-20-2012 |
20130123708 | Injection Molded Adjustable Shape Abscess Irrigation Device - An adjustable shape abscess irrigation device includes a first tube that is slidably associated with a second tube. The irrigation device includes a retainer that defines a variable shape diameter. The diameter of the retainer is selectively adjustable by the relative positioning of the first tube and the second tube such that, once placed relative to an abscess, the shape of the device can be manipulated to allow desired drainage of irrigation and abscess fluids beyond the confines of the abscess. Upon adequate drainage of the abscess, the cross-section shape of the retainer can be reduced to facilitate more comfortable and less detrimental removal of the device from the patient. Preferably, the irrigation device is formed via one or multi-shot injection molding and is formed of more than material. | 05-16-2013 |
20140207071 | Non-Balloon Low Profile Feed Device With Insertion/Removal Tool - A device for inserting a non-balloon gastrostomic device through an opening in the wall of the abdomen and stomach or other viscera of a patient is provided. The insertion device comprises a body, a stylus, and a trigger device being adapted to selectively maintain a selected position of the stylus relative to the body without the use of an external force. A method of inserting the gastrostomic device utilizing the insertion tool is also provided. In addition or alternatively, a gastrostomic device is provided including a hollow tube member and an enlarged resiliently deformable tip at one end of the tube member. The deformable tip is deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration, each configuration having a cross-sectional area. In addition or alternatively, a method is provided for forming the gastrostomic device using a disposable core. | 07-24-2014 |
20150367104 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A needle assembly for percutaneously infusing fluids to a body and/or withdrawing fluids from a body is provided. The needle assembly comprises a polymeric body having a passageway in a proximodistal direction. A wing assembly is secured to the body, and the wing assembly including first and second wings extending laterally in opposite directions from said body. A hollow needle is arranged in said passageway, such that it extends distally from said body, wherein said needle is press fitted or interference fitted in said passageway. | 12-24-2015 |