Patent ID: 9032958
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for securing a medical tube comprising a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube and a slotted flange having a first and a second slot, said device constructed to retain the medical tube to a ventilator tube connector, the device comprising: a neckband having a first and a second end, the neckband comprising an interior foam material, an inner textile surface suitable for placement against human skin, and an outer textile fastening material; a neckband fastening strip having a first end and a second end, the first end of the neckband fastening strip being connected to the first end of the neckband, the neckband and neckband fastening strip having a length sufficient to encircle a human neck, a majority of a length of the neckband fastening strip comprising a non-hook, textile material, the second end of the neckband fastening strip having a hook face surface constructed to releasably fasten to the outer textile fastening material, the second end of the neckband fastening strip being tapered and the neckband fastening strip being sized for insertion into the first and second slots when the flange is pediatric sized; and a ventilator fastener comprising a textile strip having a first end and second end, the textile strip comprising an inner surface that is suitable for placement against skin, the first end of the ventilator fastener being connected to the first end of the neckband, the second end of the ventilator fastener constructed to releasably fasten to the outer textile fastening material, and the ventilator fastener having a length sufficient to encircle a connector and have the second end of the ventilator fastener fasten to the outer textile fastening material.