Patent ID: 7922697
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A securement device for securing a medical implement to the body of a patient, the securement device comprising: a pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least a portion of the bottom surface having adhesive thereon for attaching the securement device to the body of the patient; and first and second complementary securement means retained on the top surface of the pad; wherein the first complementary securement means comprises a first retention means secured to a fixed member that is secured to the top surface of the pad, the first retention means comprising a post; wherein the second complementary securement means comprises a second retention means secured to an adjustable plate having a pivoted end and a free end, the second retention means comprising a post, the adjustable plate constructed and arranged to be rotationally adjusted about the pivoted end relative to the fixed member, the rotational adjustment selected from the list consisting of: wherein the distance between the free end of the adjustable plate and the fixed member being adjustable by rotation of the adjustable plate to secure the medical implement between the fixed member and the adjustable plate.