Segmented Medical Securement Tape with Hinged Flap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current securement devices for medical devices like needles and catheters often cause discomfort and instability at the insertion site, failing to effectively prevent dislodgment and infection while being minimally aggravating to patients.
Innovation Solution
A securement device comprising multiple interconnected tapes with adhesive pads, allowing for stable attachment and minimal stress on the skin, featuring a design where the bottom of the flap connects to the base for enhanced stability and reduced movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If medical grade tape is used to secure needles or catheters, then the device can be secured to prevent dislodgement, but the skin is aggravated and causes discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The securement device is divided into multiple separate components: a base portion with first adhesive material, a flap portion with second adhesive material, and an optional second flap portion. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while reducing overall skin contact and irritation compared to a single large tape application.
2Ease of operation
If tape is removed and new tape is applied to adjust the securement device, then the securement can be repositioned, but the skin is further aggravated
Solution Approach 1:
The flap portion is designed to be movable relative to the base portion, allowing the securement device to be adjusted and repositioned without removing the entire device. The hinge connection enables dynamic adjustment while maintaining continuous skin protection, reducing the need for repeated tape removal and application.
3Device complexity
If a continuous piece of tape is used as the base, then the structure is simple, but movement and discomfort occur near the insertion site
Solution Approach 1:
The base portion is segmented into multiple sections: a first base section, a second base section, and optionally a third base section, connected by hinges. This segmentation provides stability at the insertion site by distributing support across multiple points while allowing controlled movement and adjustment, eliminating the movement problems associated with a single continuous piece.
Solution Approach 2:
The flap portion can be folded over and secured to the base portion, creating a nested configuration that stabilizes the catheter or needle at the insertion site. The multiple layers provide reinforcement and prevent movement while maintaining a compact structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides increased stability and minimizes stress on the skin, effectively securing medical devices while preventing dislodgment and infection, thus improving patient comfort and treatment efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a first adhesive pad secured to the first top surface at a first location, and a second adhesive pad at least partially secured to the first top surface at a second location
Data Source
AI summary
A securement device, comprising a first tape having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, a second tape having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, the second bottom surface at least partially connected to the first bottom surface, a first adhesive pad secured to the first top surface at a first location, and a second adhesive pad at least partially secured to the first top surface at a second location.