Patent ID: 8915885
Filing Date: 2014-12-23
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An intravenous catheter anchoring device for securing a catheter to a patient, wherein the catheter includes a distal section configured to be at least partially inserted into the patient and a proximal section, the device comprising: a platform configured for removable attachment to the patient and including a trough and a tubing catch defining an undercut side of the trough, the trough being configured to extend at least partly around the catheter and having a maximum cross-sectional dimension, the tubing catch projecting inwardly relative to the maximum cross-sectional dimension such that the tubing catch contacts and slightly deforms the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the trough so as to restrict axial movement of the secured catheter relative to the platform; 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, wherein at least a portion of the tubing catch is disposed below the retaining strap so as to partially secure the portion of the catheter prior to attachment of the retaining strap to the platform, and wherein the retaining strap comprises an elastomeric body, the body being elastically stretched when the catheter portion is received in the passageway.