Patent ID: 6113577
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for maintaining an intravascular access device in position at an access point on a limb of a patient, said intravascular access device including a needle member introduced into a blood vessel and a connecting tube coupled to said needle member, said apparatus comprising:a single strap assembly of sufficient length to encircle the patient's limb;a needle immobilizing unit engaging said needle member and preventing the same from dislodgement from the blood vessel, said needle immobilizing unit including a transparent shield secured to said single strap assembly, said transparent shield having locking wings extending therefrom for engaging said intravascular access device; and,a tube locking member releasably immobilizing said connecting tube in place and preventing the same from being separated from said needle member, said tube locking member being secured to said strap assembly and spaced along said length thereof from said transparent shield.