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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8435216 | Method of securing a line to a patient, fasteners, and their use to secure a line to a patient Fastener for securing a tube to a patient having a sleeve of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the tube. ... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8398599 | 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... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8394065 | Medical line securement device A medical line securement device holds a medical article such as a connector fitting for a catheter or a catheter adaptor in position upon the body of a patient and inhibits axial motion of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer with a base a... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8394066 | 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... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8361034 | Method and apparatus for securing a line to a patient Apparatus for securing a line (112), comprising at least one sleeve (110) of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the line and when shortened of sliding along the line, the device further comprising release means (214, 216) arrang... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8353876 | Occlusion resistant catheters A device and method for preventing an occlusion of a catheter including a catheter adapter and a catheter where a flexured portion of the catheter is supported by a bending surface of the catheter adapter. The flexured portion of the catheter may also include a maxi... | 01/15/2013 |
| 8343108 | Systems and methods for anchoring medical devices Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that secures a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) in place relative to a skin penetration point using subcutaneous anchors. In some implementations, the anchor device can be... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8333736 | 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... | 12/18/2012 |
| 8277419 | Catheter securement assembly An assembly structured to secure a catheter, such as an IV tube to a predetermined portion of a patient's body such that the IV tube is anchored adjacent an entry site. A base is structured and configured to engage the predetermined body portion and includes an open... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8262625 | Introducer sheath having a hemostasis valve with an adhesive means for attachment to the skin An introducer sheath for placement of a tubular shaft into the vascular system of a human subject. The introducer sheath has a tubular shaft, a side arm, and a hemostasis valve placed at a proximal portion of the introducer sheath. The hemostasis valve has an adhesi... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8262624 | Anchor and anchor deployment apparatus An anchor for maintaining a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient has (i) a first opening, (ii) a second opening, (iii) a body member formed of elastic material disposed between the first and second opening, (iv) and a lumen ex... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8251956 | Securement device A securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter hub in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer and at least one anchor pad. The retainer includes... | 08/28/2012 |
| 8246583 | 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... | 08/21/2012 |
| 8241252 | Medical catheter assembly including a removable inner sleeve and method of using the same In one embodiment, the assembly is a low profile percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) device and comprises a body, a feeding tube, a cap and an inner sleeve assembly. The body includes a base portion and a sleeve portion, the base portion dimensioned to engage ... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8231581 | Enhanced pneumostoma management device and methods for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A partially-implantable pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. A tube of the pneumostoma management device is placed through the chest wall into the lung. The tube comprise... | 07/31/2012 |
| 8231580 | Access port An access port for enabling passage of a conduit through a partition wall, said port comprising three portions, a sleeve portion surrounding an aperture for receiving a conduit there through, a flange portion for attachment to the partition wall, said flange portion... | 07/31/2012 |
| 8211063 | Side loaded securement device An anchoring system includes a 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. The anchoring system comprises an anchor pad and a retainer mounted up... | 07/03/2012 |
| 8197447 | Flexible IV site protector A venipuncture site protector that includes a securement and a cover mounted to said securement. The cover includes a proximal end having a front wall with a tube receiving slot. The cover also includes a distal end having an arch that forms an opening that lies on ... | 06/12/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
