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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177756 | Medical tubing securement assembly and methods of use A medical tubing securement assembly includes a base having a disc, and a retaining adapter removably and rotatably attached to the disc. The retaining adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a locking adapter. The locking adapter includes a longitudin... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8152775 | Access port using shape altering anchor The present disclosure provides access ports for use in surgery. The access ports possess a distal end which adopts an alternate shape upon the application of energy, thereby securing the access port to tissue. Alternatively, the access port may have barbs on a surf... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147459 | Anchor instrumentation and methods Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor sleeve that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) though a working channel of the anchor sleeve. The anchor sleeve may include a first actuator that controls the extension of one or mor... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142401 | Anchor instrumentation and methods Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system includes an anchor sleeve and a catheter (or other medical instrument) to advance though a working channel of the anchor sleeve. The anchor sleeve may have a subcutaneous cuff device arranged along an outer surface.... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137322 | Stabilization assist device for trocar A stabilizer is provided to secure and fix the position of a cannula assembly relative to tissue. The stabilizer is a liquid swellable member which expands within an incision in tissue in response to the absorption of a liquid. The stabilizer includes an inner adhes... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137323 | Anchoring a medical instrument Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body ma... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8105290 | Universal catheter securement device A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receivin... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105289 | Dialysis catheter anchoring system An anchoring system for securing a dialysis catheter to a patient comprises an anchor pad and a retainer. The anchor pad is attached to the skin of the patient by an adhesive layer on one side of the pad. The retainer is disposed upon the surface of the anchor pad o... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100862 | Insertion site protection device A securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter hub or a connector fitting in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits distal, longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer and at least one an... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8052649 | Medical tubing securement assembly and methods of use A medical tubing securement assembly includes a base having a disc, and a retaining adapter removably and rotatably attached to the disc. The retaining adapter includes a longitudinal passage for receiving a locking adapter. The locking adapter includes a longitudin... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052648 | Intravenous catheter anchoring device An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052650 | Device with removable projections A feeding device configured for insertion into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, and dynamic movement through the gastrointestinal tract toward the jejunum. The device includes an elongate tubular member having a plurality of distal projections disposed on an... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8038653 | Anchor systems and methods Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) and secures the instrument in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the anchor device may all... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029476 | Anchoring a medical instrument Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body ma... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025643 | Anchoring system for a medical article An anchoring system secures a catheter to the body of a patient and arrests axial movement of the catheter without meaningfully impairing fluid flow through the catheter. The anchoring system includes an anchor pad that adheres to the patient's skin and supports a r... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016793 | Universal catheter securement device A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a ca... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016792 | Universal catheter securement device A universal securing device for holding catheters of various shapes and sizes and the like in place includes a base and cover. The cover may be connected to the base by a hinge which allows the cover to be lifted open or pushed down into a closed position, over a ca... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012130 | Plaster device for supporting a bended length of a tube A plaster device serves for fixating a length of a medical tube in relation to a skin surface of an individual having the tube inserted into a body part via an opening. The plaster device has an adhesive part having an upper side, an adherent lower side for attachin... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7993306 | Subcutaneous infusion device and method including tapered cannula A site for a subcutaneous infusion device includes a base positionable relative to skin of a patient, and a cannula extending from the base and configured to be introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient at a generally ninety-degree angle with respe... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988673 | Protective dressing and methods of use thereof A protective device having a substantially rigid casing for placement on a patient's skin, wherein the casing has a hollow interior facing the patient's skin and a lip. The casing can be spanned across its hollow interior by a membrane. The casing can have a first a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988674 | Externally releasable body portal anchors and systems Embodiments of the present invention include anchor assemblies and methods for using the same to immobilize a device within a body portal. In one embodiment, the anchor assembly is utilized to immobilize a catheter relative to a covered (e.g., skin-covered) burr hol... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985205 | Medical catheter external bolster having strain relief member An external bolster for a medical catheter, the external bolster comprising an integral strain relief member for diminishing the effect of an externally-directed force applied to the medical catheter. In a preferred embodiment, the external bolster is a flexible, un... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7981087 | Winged securement device A winged securement device includes a flexible base having an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. A generally planar, integral elastomeric anchoring member is mounted on the base non-adhesive side. The anchoring member includes a pair of opposing grippi... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7972310 | Securement device for indwelling catheters or introducers A securement device for indwelling catheters or introducers has a pad with an adhesive backing for securement to the skin of a patient. A base is mounted on the pad having one or more spaced holes therethrough with an elongated strand extending through said hole or ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967792 | Catheter anchoring system A catheter anchoring system is provided to securely anchor to a patient's skin a catheter and fluid supply tube interconnection. The anchoring system comprises a retainer configured to receive a catheter adaptor in a variety of positions. The adaptor interconnects t... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959611 | Urinary catheter immobilizer Disclosed is a urinary catheter immobilizer for immobilizing movement of a urinary catheter in a human body. The urinary catheter immobilizer comprises a funnel-shaped member and a body member configured to be received over the funnel-shaped member. The funnel-shape... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7935083 | Anchoring system for luer lock connector An anchoring system includes a simply-structured device which permits a portion of a catheter or similar medical article to be easily anchored to a patient, desirably without the use of tape or needles and suture. An anchoring system for an elongated medical article... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935084 | Catheter securement device A medical article securement device holds a medical article in position upon the body of a patient and can be used to inhibit lateral and longitudinal motion of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer with a base and at least one post, and at ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7922697 | Catheter securement device A securement device for securing a catheter to a patient comprises a pad having adhesive on at least a portion of the bottom surface. A fixed plate and a rotatable adjustable plate are affixed to the pad. The adjustable plate is rotated with respect to the fixed pla... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918828 | Medical securing device Device for securing a line such as a medical tube, a catheter, diagnostic wires etc., the device including a line retaining part and a base part, the line retaining part having at least one groove for accommodating... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918829 | Catheter clip for securing a catheter hub to a patient A spring-loaded clip for removably attaching a catheter hub to the skin of a patient. The clip includes first and second needle members pivotably connected on a common axis and closable with their respective arcuate needle elements interlocked within the skin of a p... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7914497 | Catheter A catheter includes a catheter tube, internal and external retention bolsters and a retractable catheter tip. The retractable tip is in the form of a bolus which is extended to axial alignment with the tube for insertion. After insertion with a stylet or the like, r... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914498 | Self-suturing catheter system An improved catheter system having a hub including a self-suturing mechanism comprising a circular needle rotatably slidable in a circular groove in the hub. The needle is sharpened to a point at an end and preferably is also formed into a tang for use as a handle. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7879013 | Intravenous catheter anchoring device An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7862545 | Pivoting joint infusion system with steal An infusion system for delivery of therapeutic fluids from a remote source into a patient's body. The system has an infusion assembly, a rotating pivot joint member, a fluid connector assembly, and a sealing assembly retained within the infusion assembly between the... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854725 | Low profile retention system Medical devices for retaining an end of a medical tube. Each of the devices of the present invention comprises a base and at least one tab having a portion that is moveable within the base. The base comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, at least one side cavi... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7850658 | Subcutaneous infusion device and method including release feature for adhesive portion An infusion device including a site and a set for delivery of a substance to a patient. The site can include a cannula that is introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient. The site is coupled to the skin of a patient by an adhesive portion including ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850659 | Fluid container holding device, fluid delivery system and method of use therefor An apparatus for holding a fluid container, such as a syringe or a vial, is provided for securing the container in an upside down or other suitable position for use in various medical procedures such as those of the type that involve use of a medical pump. The fluid... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842015 | Diagnostic and injection catheter, in particular for an application in cardiology A catheter for injecting a therapeutic or diagnostic agent into an organ, in particular the heart, including a flexible exterior tube having a proximal end and a distal end, inside which a needle is mounted to slide axially between retracted and deployed positions i... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837655 | Universal catheter anchoring system A method of securing a medical article to the body of a patient is disclosed in which an anchoring device comprising an anchor and a retainer is used. The retainer is attached to an upper surface of the anchor and comprises a base, a cover and a post. The base is di... | 11/23/2010 |
