Universal stabilization device

a technology of universal stabilization and catheter, which is applied in the direction of intravenous devices, catheters, infusion needles, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the motion of the catheter, infecting the patient, and undesired catheter movement upon the patien

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-02
CR BARD INC
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The use of tape at the insertion site can retain dirt or other contaminant particles, potentially leading to infection of the patient.
Tape also fails to limit catheter motion and, therefore, contributes to motion related complications like phlebitis, infiltration and catheter migration.
Additionally, removal of taped dressings can itself cause undesired motion of the catheter upon the patient.
Such repeated applications of tape over the catheter or medical article can additionally lead to the build up of adhesive residue on the outer surface of the catheter or medical article.
This residue can result in contaminants adhering to the medical article itself, increasing the likelihood of infection of the insertion site.
This residue can also make the catheter or medical article stickier and more difficult to handle for healthcare providers.
Suturing also carries risk, both to healthcare workers and patients.
Healthcare workers can suffer accidental needlestick injury, which may expose them to hepatitis, HIV, and other pathogens.
Patients can suffer local or even systemic infection from suture, as well as scarring and pain.

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[0027]The following description and the accompanying figures, which describe and show the preferred embodiments, are made to demonstrate several possible configurations that a stabilization system can take to include various aspects and features of the invention. The illustrated embodiments are shown in use with an illustrative example of an extension set for connection to the stabilization system and / or an illustrative example of a connector fitting with a spin nut for connection to a catheter hub. The illustration of the stabilization device in this context is not intended to limit the disclosed aspects and features of the invention to the specified embodiments or to usage only with the illustrated extension set or connector. Those of skill in the art will recognize that the disclosed aspects and features of the invention are not limited to any particular embodiment of a stabilization system, and stabilization systems, which include one or more of the inventive aspects and feature...

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Abstract

A universal catheter stabilization system includes a medical article integrated with a securement device. The medical article can comprise one or more of a male luer adapter, a female luer adapter, an integrated extension set, and an integrated mechanical valve.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 178,928, filed May 15, 2009, entitled “Universal Stabilization Device,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This application is directed to a universal stabilization device for stabilizing a medical article, such as a catheter, near an insertion site. More particularly, this application is directed to a stabilization device having an integrated adapter, such as an integrated female luer adapter, an integrated extension set, or an integrated mechanical valve.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]It is common in the treatment of patients to utilize catheters to introduce fluids and medications directly into the patient or to withdraw fluids from the patient. Often, it becomes desirable to maintain such catheterization over an extended period of time during the treatment of a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M25/02
CPCA61M2025/028A61M25/02
Inventor PETERS, GARY
Owner CR BARD INC
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