Securement device for IV catheters

摘要

The present invention pertains to a device for securing a medical implement to the body of a patient such as an IV catheter. The device preferably comprises a base with an insertion site viewing window connected to a luer interconnection cushion at an articulation point and separated from the cushion by a gap. The bottom surface has an adhesive. The device further has a cover with a luer interconnection window, where the bottom surface of the cover also has an adhesive to secure a luer lock of a catheter. The device can also be placed on the Luer interconnection cushion to secure a central IV catheter. The device preferably is made of adhesive foam padding and the insertion site window is polyurethane film. The cover can be connected to the cushion at a lateral pivot. The device can be stored on release paper until used.

主权项

1. A securement device for peripheral IV catheters, the securement device comprising:
a base comprising an insertion site viewing window connected to a luer interconnection cushion at an articulation point and separated from the cushion by a gap; where the base has a top surface and a bottom surface and the bottom surface further comprises an adhesive; and, a cover with a luer interconnection window and a top surface and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface further comprises an adhesive.