Anchoring Apparatus and Method for Attaching Device on Body

摘要

The present invention describes improved systems and methods for attaching external medical devices to the body of a patient using a multilayer attachment apparatus. Medical devices that require attachment to the body, including monitoring devices, drug-infusing devices and the like, can utilize embodiments of the attachment apparatus and method described herein. Embodiments of the invention include new adhesive and hook and loop attachment mechanisms and methods for using embodiments of the multilayer attachment apparatus to attach medical device and/or medical device components to the body.

主权项

1. A multilayer attachment apparatus for anchoring a medical device to a body of a user comprising:
a nonwoven layer having a bottom surface and a top surface; a first fastener material layer and a second fastener material layer, wherein each of the first and second fastener material layers have a bottom surface and a top surface, wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the first fastener material layer is connected to at least a portion of the top surface of the nonwoven layer, wherein at least a portion of the top surface of the first fastener layer and the bottom surface of the second fastener layer are removably connected to one another, and wherein the top surface of the second fastener material layer is connectable to at least a portion of the medical device.