Device to secure a surgical instrument and method
Patent 5282791 Issued on February 1, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 7, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 7, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3645835 3918446 Band for anchoring a cathetor or any other tubular device to the body Catheter tube holder Vein catheter bandage Catheter support Adhesive film dressing I.V. holder Sterile catheter securement device Medicator securing device InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 864660 filed on 04/07/1992US Classes:604/180Adhesive securing meansExaminersPrimary: Hirsch, Paul J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61M 025/02AbstractA device to secure a surgical instrument to a patient that comprises an elongated flexible body. A first quantity of adhesive substance is disposed on the body to adhere a portion of the body to the patient. A second quantity of adhesive substance is disposed on the body to adhere a portion of the surgical instrument to the body. A method of securing a surgical instrument to a patient, comprising the steps of inserting a first portion of the surgical instrument into the patient. A first portion of an elongated flexible material is then secured to a patient. A second portion of the elongated flexible material is folded over a second portion of the surgical instrument. The second portion of the elongated flexible material is secured to the first portion of the elongated flexible material. | |
