MEDICAL LINE DEVICE AND SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to medical lines for the percutaneous provision of fluids into human and animal bodies. In particular, the present invention relates to a device (20) and system (10) for orienting a medical line with respect to a patient. The medical treatment of patients commonly involves the use of percutaneously inserted lines to direct fluids directly into the bloodstream, a specific organ or an internal location within the patient, or to monitor vital functions of the patient. For instance, short, peripherally-inserted, intra-arteriovenous catheters are commonly used to provide medication and direct fluids directly into the bloodstream of the patient, otherwise commonly referred to as intravenous (IV) catheters. It is common in the treatment of patients to utilize the catheter in a variety of ways. For example, a directed fluid catheter typically drains from a container positioned above the patient to feed under gravity or is delivered via an infusion pump. The fluid flows through tubing and thence into an indwelling catheter. A convenient angle for insertion of a cannula may realise an awkward angle for the medical line attached to the cannula. The present invention provides a device and system to overcome this problem.

主权项

1. A medical line device comprising a first cuff, a second cuff and an arcuate channel member, the arcuate channel subtending an angular range, the first and second cuffs being associated with first and second ends of the arcuate channel;
Wherein the first cuff is shaped to retain a first portion of medical line when placed therebetween, the medical line being connectable with respect to one of a patient or medical supply; Wherein the second cuff is shaped to retain a second portion of said medical line, with an intermediate portion of medical line between the cuffs lying within the arcuate channel, the medical line being connectable with respect to one of a medical supply or patient; Whereby the medical line at the second cuff is directed in a different direction, as determined by the angular spread of the arcuate channel.