Anchor Systems and Methods

摘要

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 allow the anchor device to be used after medical instrument is already in place without the need for a second penetration point for the anchor device.

主权项

1. An anchor system for securing a medical instrument, comprising:
a retainer body to couple to a catheter;
a plurality of flexible anchors releasably coupled to the retainer body, each anchor comprising a flexible tine that is deployable in a subcutaneous region to secure the retainer body relative to a penetration point; andan actuator that, when activated, moves the anchors from a non-deployed position to a deployed position in which the anchors flexible anchors extend distally from the retainer body and into the subcutaneous region.