METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A LINE

摘要

Methods and apparatus for securing a medical or surgical line with respect to a patient are described. In particular, a fastener is described comprising an elongate braided tubular sleeve for receiving the line therethrough, the sleeve having a first end for fixing adjacent to the patient, in use, and a second end for arranging, in use, proximal to medical equipment coupled to the line. The fastener also includes a first substantially rigid collar coupled to the sleeve at the first end of the sleeve and a second substantially rigid collar coupled to the sleeve at the second end of the sleeve. An enlarged flange is provided, secured to the first collar at the first end of the sleeve and an adhesive plaster for securing the fastener with respect to a patient is provided, the adhesive plaster being secured to the enlarged flange. In one embodiment, the adhesive plaster having an area of at least 5 cm2. In addition, or in an alternative embodiment, the longitudinal axis of the elongate braided tubular sleeve is arranged parallel to the plane of the adhesive plaster.

主权项

1. A medical or surgical apparatus comprising a sealed sterile pack containing:
a line for supplying a fluid to or removing a fluid from a patient; a connector positioned at each end of the line; and a braided tubular sleeve surrounding the line and positioned between the connectors, the braided tubular sleeve comprising a substantially rigid collar at each end of the sleeve; wherein pushing the collars towards each other along the longitudinal axis of the sleeve shortens and widens the sleeve, allowing the sleeve to slide along the line; wherein the sleeve is biased to an elongate position so that releasing the collars causes the sleeve to lengthen and grip the line; and wherein the maximum diameter of each connector is greater than the internal diameter of each of the collars so that the collars do not fit over either connector and the braided tubular sleeve is retained on the line.