Patent ID: 8679066
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A securement system comprising: a medical article comprising a connector fitting and a catheter hub; first and second anchor pads, each anchor pad being spaced apart from the other; a retainer comprising, a dressing member connected to the first and second anchor pads, the dressing member having a first region extending proximally of the first anchor pad, a second region extending proximally of the second anchor pad, and a third region connecting the first and second regions, the dressing member having a lower surface at least partially covered by an adhesive for contacting the patient's skin, the dressing member further defining an open region proximal of the longitudinal access opening of the body member, the open region extending in a distal direction between the first and second anchor pads so as to allow at least ingress of the first portion of the medical article into the channel from a location below the first and second anchor pads when the dressing member is connected to the first and second anchor pads, the open region being configured to allow clearance of the dressing member over the medical article during application of the dressing member to the patient's skin.