Patent ID: 8052648
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An intravenous catheter anchoring device for securing a catheter to a patient, wherein the catheter includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis, the body having a distal section configured to be at least partially inserted into the patient, a proximal section, and projections extending outwardly in a lateral direction from the body, said device comprising: a platform configured for removable attachment to the patient; and a retaining strap cooperating with the platform to define a catheter-receiving passageway configured to receive a portion of the catheter with the proximal and distal sections projecting outwardly therefrom, a portion of the passageway formed by the retaining strap presenting an abutment surface, the abutment surface being disposed so as to at least inhibit movement of the catheter portion in the lateral direction when the catheter portion is secured by the anchoring device, said retaining strap comprising an elastomeric body, with the elastomeric body being elastically stretched when the catheter portion is received in the passageway, wherein the catheter and projections are gripped and thereby axially retained by the device without occluding the catheter, whereby said platform is secured to the patient independent of said retaining strap.