SKIN EXIT DEVICE

摘要

The disclosure herein describes a skin exit device for storing the end portions of elongated elements, such as catheters, electrical conductors, optical fibers and the like, which must remain in position within a body on a relatively long term basis; the device comprises a receptacle and a cover; the receptacle has a flange portion which is adapted to be inserted under the skin of the body and a hollow portion which defines a chamber for receiving a portion of the elongated members; a second flange portion on the receptacle limits the engagement of the cover with the hollow portion of the receptacle.