ANCHORING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL APPARATUS

摘要

A system for anchoring a catheter(34) to the body of an individual is disclosed, which includes a device-grasping means(14a,14b and 12) and an anchoring means(12,16 and 18). The device-grasping means(14a,14b and 12) includes a housing(12) in which a catheter(34) or other medical device can be securely and rapidly attached or detached from the anchoring means(12,16 and 18). The anchorin g means(12,16 and 18) includes one or more arcuate needles(16) attached to each other by means of a shaft(18). The arcuate needles(16) are rotatably supported on the housing(12), and are locked into position when in the engaged and unengaged positions. The anchoring means(12,16 and 18) further includes portions(21 and 20) in which the sharpened tips of the arcuate needles(16) reside when in the engaged and unengaged positions in order to prevent injury to medical or other personnel.