Patent ID: 8858505
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for restricting access to a line for intravenous administration of liquids to a patient through a catheter line having an inlet port, the device comprising: a first housing half; a second housing half which engages with the first housing half to define a housing having an interior enclosure which receives the catheter line inlet port to prevent access thereto, the housing having clearance for the catheter line to extend outwardly from the interior enclosure, the first housing half being movable with respect to the second housing half between a first arrangement, in which the interior enclosure is accessible from the exterior of the housing to permit access to the catheter line inlet port, and a second arrangement, in which the first housing half is secured to the second housing half to prevent access to the interior enclosure from the exterior of the housing to prevent access to the catheter line inlet port; and a fastener which engages portions of the first housing half with portions of the second housing half in the second arrangement, such that the housing halves may not be returned to the first arrangement to permit access to the interior enclosure without distorting the device and giving evidence of tampering with the device.