Patent ID: 9526868
Filing Date: 2016-12-27
CPC Classification: A61M

Claim Text:
1. A protective cover for securing a catheter having a needle inserted at an insertion site in a patient's skin, comprising: a single-piece element including (a) a first curved portion extending about the perimeter of the element and bearing an adhesive material configured to secure the element to a patient's skin about an insertion site, (b) a chamber portion disposed inwardly of the first portion, and (c) at least one raised wing having curved upper and lower surfaces extending from the skin-engaging first portion to the chamber portion; wherein the at least one raised wing slopes upwardly with respect to the patient's skin from the skin-engaging first portion to the chamber portion, such that objects hitting the element are deflected; wherein the chamber portion defines a protective housing for receiving one end of a catheter secured to a needle, the chamber portion extending substantially diametrically from one side of a perimeter to an opposing side; and a slot disposed within the chamber portion and carried by the element, wherein the slot is configured to prevent movement of the catheter with respect to the chamber portion.