Medical article securement device

摘要

A medical article securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter hub or a connector fitting in position upon the body of a patient and inhibits movement of the medical article relative to the patient. The medical article includes an elongated body, a pair of outwardly extending wings, and a port. The securement device includes a retainer and at least one anchor pad. The retainer forms a channel into which at least a portion of the medical article is secured. The retainer includes at least one abutment that abuts against a contact point or surface on the port. The anchor pad includes an adhesive layer that is attached to both an epidural layer of a patient and at least a portion of the pair of wings.

主权项

1. A medical article securement system comprising:
a medical article comprising,
an elongated body having a longitudinal axis,a pair of wings extending away from the elongated body, anda port disposed on the elongated body and forming a contact surface, the port and the pair of wings being disposed along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body; at least one anchor pad for contacting both an epidural layer of a patient and at least a portion of the pair of wings; and a retainer comprising,
a body member supported by the at least one anchor pad, the body member having a channel formed therethrough about a channel axis, the channel having a longitudinal length for receiving at least a portion of the elongated body and permitting access to the port at least when the medical article is secured within the channel, the body member having a longitudinal access opening disposed on an underside of the body member to allow at least ingress of the portion of the elongated body into the channel, andat least one abutment configured to abut the contact surface on the port so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article relative to the retainer in at least one direction.